Commander Series
Mid-tier bass casting and spinning rods, technique-segmented across the standard US lineup.
- Models
- 19
- Length
- 6.7'–7.9'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
Commander sits below the Invoker Tour as ARK's value-tier bass platform. Blanks use 40-ton HM carbon, finished with stainless ARK guide frames carrying NanoForce inserts. Custom ARK reel seats expose the blank under the palm, and split EVA grips run the handle. Nineteen models cover the standard US bass spectrum, from ML finesse spinning to an XH 7'10" flipping stick.
Suffix codes follow the Invoker convention: HFC, MHXC, MHFC, MHRC, MFS, MLFS, MLXC, XHFC. Action varies by code, with XC denoting extra-fast tips for jigs and worms, F or FC for general power presentations, and RC moderate tapers for treble baits. Military-style cosmetics tie into ARK's veteran branding.
Coverage runs through a 5-year limited warranty with a replacement fee after the initial period. Pricing places Commander in the mid-tier US bass segment.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMD68MHXC | 6'8" | MH | — |
| CMD68MRC | 6'8" | M | — |
| CMD610MLFS | 6'10" | ML | — |
| CMD610MHXC | 6'10" | MH | — |
| CMD70MHRC | 7' | MH | — |
| CMD70MHXC | 7' | MH | — |
| CMD70M | 7' | M | — |
| CMD70MFS | 7' | M | — |
| CMD70MH | 7' | MH | — |
| CMD73MHXC | 7'3" | MH | — |
| CMD73MLFS | 7'3" | ML | — |
| CMD73HFC | 7'3" | H | — |
| CMD76MHFC | 7'6" | MH | — |
| CMD76HFC | 7'6" | H | — |
| CMD76MFS | 7'6" | M | — |
| CMD710MLFS | 7'10" | ML | — |
| CMD710HFC | 7'10" | H | — |
| CMD710XHFC | 7'10" | XH | — |
| CMD711MH | 7'11" | MH | — |