oilcanovaltrack Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Hello , I would like the members considered opinion on the Roddio line of shafts , in particular the Pentacross ... I know they have been around a few years now , but was looking for experiences with these in comparison to other highish end / exotic shafts ... I am currently playing a Tour AD BB6 in stiff & also have a Oban Kyioshi Gold in similar make up 65 g in stiff ... .How does a similar Roddio compare against these and if i was to venture into the resale used market are they worth picking up ? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 They are top notch in terms of quality and material for sure. Their parent company is Daiwa who is a fishing rod giant globally. OnOff and their Labospec is also part of Daiwa. If you want a profile similar to the BB I'd say the OnOff Labospec Tataki might be pretty close. With Roddio, I have not seen a true high kick point shaft from them. But from the new TT series shaft, the Moon model are the most stout profile with mid-low launch profile. As for lower launching shafts from other brands. I've recently tried the Tour AD XC and Diamana D-Limited and they are both great shafts. I still want to try the Tensei 1K ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Well said nobs... they are excellent shafts right from the stock daiwa mp to the rpddio pro range. Ive used a ton of these over the years, the pentacross are as good a shaft as an intermediate insert as anyones. As a generalisation they feel VERY glassy, ,very electric in the fingers at impact. they are the oppostie of dull, one always feels they are getting max bang for the buck with them in hand. have no fears what so ever buying these. the roddio labospec line that came out a cpl of yrs ago are a step up , https://onoff.globeride.co.jp/club/labo-spec-shaft/ theres somehting here for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilcanovaltrack Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks for your opinion on this topic of Roddio Pentacross , decided that after getting the offer of an Amorphous smooth 57 at a never to missed opportunity was too good .superb in every way , just need to wait on the load generating itself rather than applying additional force and it works .....never say never as they say & I might take the plunge for a Pentacross....certainly no complaints about what I have ....all positive 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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