MicroWave Spinning Guides

Introducing the MicroWave Guide System by the American Tackle Company. Inventor Doug Hannon also known as "The Bass Professor" partnered with American Tackle to conceive, design and manufacture the perfect "line control" system for spinning rods._x000D_ The system addresses coiling-memory issues with monofilament but it's ideal for braided lines and really something that has to be felt and seen to be believed. It provides noticeable advantages that standard guide trains cannot by combining science, practical application and custom rod building principles. Many long hours of theory, design & physical testing has resulted in possibly the most dynamic guide train developments to date._x000D_ _x000D_ Only sold as complete sets _x000D_ Set includes 1 stripper guide, 1 transition guide & 7 running guides (9 total based on a 7' spinning rod, additional running guide available for longer rods). Also includes suggested layout measurements._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Microwave Advantages_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Increased Casting Distance._x000D_ Achieved by capturing and directing energy into forward motion maintaining line speed._x000D_ _x000D_ Reduction in Fatigue._x000D_ Less force is required for casting using increased line speed because the blank will load and recover more naturally without inhibition from increased line vibration._x000D_ _x000D_ Increased Casting Accuracy._x000D_ Less force is required for casting using increased line speed because the blank will load and recover more naturally without inhibition from increased line vibration._x000D_ _x000D_ Increased Lure Range of Rod._x000D_ Using controlled energy, lighter & heavier lure weights can be used without rod blank materials compensating for lost efficiency._x000D_ _x000D_ Wind Knot Tangling Elimination._x000D_ Converts "pushing line energy" through a guide ring into "pulling line energy" preventing line from traveling beyond the larger stripper guide ring not allowing it to override the frame creating wrapping or knot formation. "And if that isn't enough we utilize our brand new Snagless running guides out to the tip". "Why use a stripping guide that's tangle free when you can use a guide that all but eliminates tangles and then employs snagless running guides for added insurance"_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Suggested MicroWave Guide Spacing _x000D_ In order to ensure optimum performance using the MicroWave Line Control System, American Tackle has developed these guide spacing suggestions. While not required or absolute, these layouts have been tested to provide the advertised benefits._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Rod Length_x000D_ 1st Guide_x000D_ 2nd Guide_x000D_ 3rd Guide_x000D_ 4th Guide_x000D_ 5th Guide_x000D_ 6th Guide_x000D_ 7th Guide_x000D_ 8th Guide_x000D_ 9th Guide_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 6'0"_x000D_ _x000D_ 2-1/4" (5.715cm)_x000D_ 5-3/8" (13.653cm)_x000D_ 9" (22.86cm)_x000D_ 12-3/4" (32.385cm)_x000D_ 17" (43.18cm)_x000D_ 22-1/2" (57.15cm)_x000D_ 29-1/4" (74.295cm)_x000D_ 40" (101.6cm)_x000D_ -_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 6'6"_x000D_ _x000D_ 2-1/2" (6.35cm)_x000D_ 6-1/4" (15.875cm)_x000D_ 10-1/4" (26.035cm)_x000D_ 14-1/2" (36.83cm)_x000D_ 18-7/8" (47.943cm)_x000D_ 24" (60.96cm)_x000D_ 30" (76.2cm)_x000D_ 37" (93.98cm)_x000D_ 46" (166.84cm)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 7'0"_x000D_ _x000D_ 2-7/8" (7.303cm)_x000D_ 6-3/8" (16.193cm)_x000D_ 9-3/4" (24.765cm)_x000D_ 14-1/8" (35.878cm)_x000D_ 18-3/4" (47.625cm)_x000D_ 24-5/8" (62.548cm)_x000D_ 31-1/2" (80.01cm)_x000D_ 40-3/4" (103.505cm)_x000D_ 51-3/4" (131.445cm)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 7'6"_x000D_ _x000D_ 3-1/4" (8.255cm)_x000D_ 7" (17.78cm)_x000D_ 11-3/4" (29.845cm)_x000D_ 16-7/8" (42.863cm)_x000D_ 23" (58.42cm)_x000D_ 29-1/4"_x000D_ (74.295cm)_x000D_ 37-1/4" (94.615cm)_x000D_ 46-7/8" (119.063cm)_x000D_ 57-7/8" (147.003cm)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Measurements made from tip toward handle from tip ring to each guide ring._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ NOTE: These layouts were developed for spinning rods with 8 1/2" rear grips and uplocking spin seat. Running guide adjustments may be required if different handle lengths are used. Static deflection recommended for running guide placements. Stripping guide/transition guide & reel spool distances should remain constant._x000D_ _x000D_ MicroWave Guide Dimensions & Specifications _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Model_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Ring ID_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Height A_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Height B_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Height C_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Weight (Nanolite)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Weight (Duralite)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Foot Length_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Stripper Guide_x000D_ _x000D_ 14.92mm / 4.46mm_x000D_ 28.75mm_x000D_ 43.75mm_x000D_ 46.70mm_x000D_ 3.1g_x000D_ 3.5g_x000D_ 14.89mm_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Transition Guide_x000D_ _x000D_ 4.46mm_x000D_ 11.40mm_x000D_ 15.13mm_x000D_ 17.21mm_x000D_ 0.3g_x000D_ 0.5g_x000D_ 9.92mm_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Running Guide_x000D_ _x000D_ 3.18mm_x000D_ 4.53mm_x000D_ 7.43mm_x000D_ 8.51mm_x000D_ 0.1g_x000D_ 0.3g_x000D_ 6.30mm_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_