Rival
A lure-rod family in the Sportex Rival – range, 1.85 m to 2.65 m.
- Models
- 17
- Length
- 6.1'–8.7'
- Price
- $329.94–$472.95
- Type
- Spinning
Rival – is a lure-rod family from Sportex, the German builder that has rolled its own blanks since 1949. The family spans 17 models from 1.85 m to 2.65 m. Specifications follow the factory table: length, pieces, transport length, casting rating (optimum plus tolerance where published), rod weight and guide count. RRPs run €300 to €430.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 6'1" lure rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 6'5" lure rod casting 1-10g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 6'6" lure rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 6'7" lure rod casting 3-15g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 6'9" lure rod casting 5-30g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 6'11" lure rod casting 1-11g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7ft lure rod casting 2-12g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7ft lure rod casting 3-15g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'2" lure rod casting 4-23g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'3" lure rod casting 18-59g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'5" lure rod casting 22-86g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'5" lure rod casting 33-113g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'5" lure rod casting 8-39g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'7" lure rod casting 4-28g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 7'9" lure rod casting 4-24g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 8'1" lure rod casting 4-28g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
A 8'8" lure rod casting 5-30g, with Sportex's published optimum-plus-tolerance rating.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV1800 | 6'1" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV1810 | 6'5" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV1900 | 6'6" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2001 | 6'7" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2002 | 6'9" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2000 | 6'11" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV201 | 7'0" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2211 | 7'0" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2201 | 7'2" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2302 | 7'3" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2303 | 7'5" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2306 | 7'5" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2202 | 7'5" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2301 | 7'7" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2311 | 7'9" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2401 | 8'1" | Buy from Sportex | |
| RV2602 | 8'8" | Buy from Sportex |