These are some of the strongest blanks in the UC line, consisting of a 9-Ply design with 6 layers of graphite and 3 layers of fiberglass, the durability and action of these blanks is unparalleled in the market.
- Available in 7 & 76 lengths, Raptor also available in 8
- Fast taper for extra pulling power on the rail
The Challenger Xtreme Composite Rail Rods are an anomaly. They are a complete departure from the other blanks on the market designed for the same use. These purpose built rods have a smaller tip ,more recoil and more lifting power. These new designs are in the form of 5 new 76 models. Each of the new blanks is actually different from the original 7 models. The patterning and tooling was changed to allow for a slightly different action to accommodate the angler at a slightly longer length. These models have become the go to for big tuna fishing on the Long range type boats.
| Model | Length | Action | Rating | Pc | Tip | Butt | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX 70 Raptor | 70 | Fast | 50-80 | 1 | 9.5 | 0.858 | 11.50 |
| CX 70 Centaur | 70 | Fast | 60-100 | 1 | 10 | 0.870 | 12.50 |
| CX 70 Viper | 70 | Fast | 80-130 | 1 | 11 | 0.868 | 12.50 |
| CX 70 Invictus | 70 | Fast | 100-150 | 1 | 12 | 0.950 | 16.50 |
| CX 70 Gladiator | 70 | Fast | 150-Unl. | 1 | 13 | 0.978 | 19.00 |
| CX 76 Raptor | 76 | Fast | 50-80 | 1 | 9 | 0.870 | 14.10 |
| CX 76 Centaur | 76 | Fast | 60-100 | 1 | 9.5 | 0.890 | 15.70 |
| CX 76 Viper | 76 | Fast | 80-130 | 1 | 10 | 0.920 | 16.30 |
| CX 76 Invictus | 76 | Fast | 100-150 | 1 | 11 | 1.000 | 19.80 |
| CX 76 Gladiator | 76 | Fast | 150-Unl. | 1 | 12 | 1.020 | 22.70 |
| CX 80 Raptor | 8'0 | Fast | 50-100 | 1 | 10 | 0.900 | 16.00 |
