MAX
Technique-specific 17-rod bass lineup on MAXUMFIBER blanks covering worming, cranking, swimbait and finesse spinning.
- Models
- 17
- Length
- 6.7'–7.8'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
The Powell MAX series is a 17-rod bass lineup built on the brand's MAXUMFIBER blank technology, a high-modulus composite engineered for low weight, high sensitivity and strong recovery. All models share Fuji SiC guides, Fuji reel seats and split cork grips, with each blank tuned to a specific technique window. Model suffixes encode the intended use. CEF models run an extra-fast taper for worms, jigs and other single-hook presentations.
CB models use a moderate-fast composite blank suited to spinnerbaits, swim jigs and treble baits, with CB Glass variants adding more glass content for dedicated crankbait duty. CF models are fast-action utility sticks for mixed moving and bottom contact baits. Spinning models in LEF and MLEF designations run extra-fast tapers for finesse plastics. The series replaces the long-running Endurance line in Powell's bass family.
Length, power and action combinations cover the spread from finesse spinning at 7' through extra-heavy 7'6" cranking sticks, giving anglers a technique-specific option for most freshwater bass presentations.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX 683 CEF | 6'8" | MH | — |
| MAX 695 CB | 6'9" | MH | — |
| MAX 702 CB Glass | 7' | M | — |
| MAX 702 MLEF | 7' | ML | — |
| MAX 703 CB Glass | 7' | MH | — |
| MAX 703 CEF | 7' | MH | — |
| MAX 703 MLEF | 7' | M | — |
| MAX 705 CEF | 7' | H | — |
| MAX 701 LEF | 7' | L | — |
| MAX 725 CB | 7'2" | MH | — |
| MAX 734 CF | 7'3" | H | — |
| MAX 735 CEF | 7'3" | MH | — |
| MAX 754 CB | 7'5" | H | — |
| MAX 766 CEF | 7'6" | XH | — |
| MAX 765 CF | 7'6" | MH | — |
| MAX 795 CB | 7'9" | MH | — |
| MAX 7104 CB | 7'10" | M | — |