The Mach 2, with premium IM8 graphite blanks, offers anglers the newest, most innovative features and modern designs in a rod that is still under $100. Two new design innovations in fishing rod reel seat technology from Lew’s – the G Clutch™ Handle System with Midas Touch™ to provide direct contact to the blank for direct sensitivity at all times, and also put the reel closer to the blank for a more compact profile and better balance.