Purple Reign : Phenix's Reinvigorated M1 is a Winner
Introduction: With many manufacturers refreshing their core lineups every three to five years, Phenix Rods has taken a more conservative route instead infusing their lineup with a Feather series here, a K2 series there. Case in point? It's been a good seven years or more since we took a look at the MX72H from their M1 series. Well, the wait is finally because Phenix Rods has unveiled a totally revamped, refreshed, and renewed M1 series with an updated look, feel, and appeal. We took the M1 MX72MH our for a test run.
Is this a a newly designed blank, or a 2nd generation built around the original, with the heightened sensitivity coming from the new handle design? I also don't like the placement of the hook keeper. If it's a new blank, I may have to call Phenix and order one.
Is this a a newly designed blank, or a 2nd generation built around the original, with the heightened sensitivity coming from the new handle design? I also don't like the placement of the hook keeper. If it's a new blank, I may have to call Phenix and order one.
Sounds like a 6 to one, half dozen to the other answer to me to be honest. This stick fishes different than the original M1 and I'm assuming that fluted end is integral to the blank not tacked on but unless I cut the rod into pieces...
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Is this a a newly designed blank, or a 2nd generation built around the original, with the heightened sensitivity coming from the new handle design? I also don't like the placement of the hook keeper. If it's a new blank, I may have to call Phenix and order one.
Sounds like a 6 to one, half dozen to the other answer to me to be honest. This stick fishes different than the original M1 and I'm assuming that fluted end is integral to the blank not tacked on but unless I cut the rod into pieces...
Well don't do that! I mean, unless you really want to. You should take a peek at the blanks on the Phenix website. I'm too lazy to post a picture.
So the new M1 actually still uses the same Nanolite resins. The carbon fiber is actually a new upgraded scrim. Things like Carbon Fiber and resins seem to advance as much as cell phones and other gadgets. There’s always something new and improved, and the raw materials used on the new M1 fit that motto perfectly. The design is also on completely different Mandrels which gives the rods a different action and taper then previous M1s. Making them a lot better. The vortex handle is actually the blank, and no, it’s not a two piece handle added like other models that manufactures have tried to do. So we actually sell the blanks as well for the custom rod builder and you can scope the internal to see its all a one piece blank. We used a micron vibration sensor and that’s how we determined the 60+ percent increase in sensitivity. It works by sending pulses from the tip and measured at the butt. Kinda like sound waves. Hope that helps explain the new models a bit more. They really are some of the most technologically advanced designs this industry has seen in years!!
So the new M1 actually still uses the same Nanolite resins. The carbon fiber is actually a new upgraded scrim. Things like Carbon Fiber and resins seem to advance as much as cell phones and other gadgets. There’s always something new and improved, and the raw materials used on the new M1 fit that motto perfectly. The design is also on completely different Mandrels which gives the rods a different action and taper then previous M1s. Making them a lot better. The vortex handle is actually the blank, and no, it’s not a two piece handle added like other models that manufactures have tried to do. So we actually sell the blanks as well for the custom rod builder and you can scope the internal to see its all a one piece blank. We used a micron vibration sensor and that’s how we determined the 60+ percent increase in sensitivity. It works by sending pulses from the tip and measured at the butt. Kinda like sound waves. Hope that helps explain the new models a bit more. They really are some of the most technologically advanced designs this industry has seen in years!!
When I asked Matt Newman about how his newer rods were improvements over the rods I bought from him more than ten years ago, he also said the new resins and materials available now are just miles ahead of what was available ten years ago. Interesting.
I fish with one of your old Phenix prostaffers, and he still loves your rods.
So the new M1 actually still uses the same Nanolite resins. The carbon fiber is actually a new upgraded scrim. Things like Carbon Fiber and resins seem to advance as much as cell phones and other gadgets. There’s always something new and improved, and the raw materials used on the new M1 fit that motto perfectly. The design is also on completely different Mandrels which gives the rods a different action and taper then previous M1s. Making them a lot better. The vortex handle is actually the blank, and no, it’s not a two piece handle added like other models that manufactures have tried to do. So we actually sell the blanks as well for the custom rod builder and you can scope the internal to see its all a one piece blank. We used a micron vibration sensor and that’s how we determined the 60+ percent increase in sensitivity. It works by sending pulses from the tip and measured at the butt. Kinda like sound waves. Hope that helps explain the new models a bit more. They really are some of the most technologically advanced designs this industry has seen in years!!
Sorry to bring an old thread back, but I was wondering if anyone could compare the m1 vortex series to the feather series in terms of sensitivity, balance, and overall weight?
I’ve got the feather casting models in 7’1” light, 7’1”medium-heavy, and 7’7” heavy and was considering getting the 6’9” medium heavy but was curious about the m1 vortex 6’9” medium-light.
