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Quantum Tour
KVD TKVD664M (TKVD745M)
Specifications |
|
Material |
Fiberglass and Graphite |
| Length |
6'
6" (7' 4") |
| Line
Weight |
8 - 12
lb (12 - 25 lb) |
| Lure
Weight |
1/4 -5/8 oz
(3/8 - 1 oz) |
| Power |
Medium |
| Action |
Moderate |
|
Weight (measured) |
4.3
oz (5.3 oz) |
| MSRP |
$149.95 |
Impressions:
On many tournaments you
can see Professional Bass Angler Kevin VanDam cranking to get his winning bag. He whips hard and cranks fast. Quantum had to accommodate his
aggressive style in the design of their Tour KVD cranking rods.
Quantum's Tour
KVD Crankbait rod is a rich red color, other Tour rods by other pros will all
feature a distinct color of their own
The Tour KVD rod line
consists of six models available from 6’ 6” to 7’ 10”, and is designed with the
pro’s specifications, being burgundy red and in lengths that he likes to fish
while running different lures that dive at various depths. The rod is
constructed with a composite e-glass material, a blend of fiberglass and
graphite to provide the appropriate action. The rod is matched with
the new style Fuji ACS reel seat, Hardloy guides applying the Concept spacing,
and EVA split grip design. The Tour KVD rods also carries Quantum’s Limited
Lifetime Warranty and retails for only $149.95.
This rod is
designed to Kevin VanDam's specifications for crankbait fishing
Lab Results:
For the Crankbait Rod Wars
we chose to test two of the Tour KVD casting rods: the TKVD664M for the short
cast and shallow water crankbaiting and the longer TKVD745M for the larger
baits.
Lab Results for Shallow Cranking Sticks |
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
| MB F3.5 65GTC Hien Type S |
2.33 |
XFast |
4.5 |
6 |
.16 |
| Phenix X-10 700 |
2.42 |
Fast |
4.2 |
8 |
.19 |
| Lamiglas XFC 705 |
2.52 |
Mod |
5.7 |
10.75 |
.31 |
| Lamiglas XCC 724 |
2.73 |
Mod |
5.8 |
10 |
.28 |
| Kistler MgCBCGGM66 |
2.4 |
Mod Fast |
4.8 |
8.5 |
.21 |
| Daiwa STZ701MRBA-FL |
2.4 |
Mod Fast |
4.2 |
8.5 |
|
| Evergreen TCSC-70MG Super Nova |
2.55 |
Fast |
5.8 |
5.5 |
|
| Daiko BRSC-64L |
2.68 |
Fast |
5 |
5 |
|
| Dobyns 704CB Glass |
2.91 |
Fast |
4.6 |
5.5 |
|
| Dobyns 704CB |
2.41 |
Mod Fast |
4.8 |
5.5 |
|
| Quantum TKVD664M |
2.31 |
Fast |
4.3 |
11 |
|
Lab Results for
Medium Cranking Sticks
|
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
|
Powell 703CB |
2.04 |
Mod Fast |
6.6 |
9.5 |
.34 |
|
G.Loomis CBR845 |
2.30 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
9.5 |
.19 |
|
G.Loomis CBR855C GLX |
2.26 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
8.5 |
.20 |
|
Fenwick ECC70M-MF |
2.28 |
Mod Fast |
5.4 |
11.5 |
.30 |
|
Falcon Cara CCB-5-173DR |
2.25 |
Mod Fast |
4.7 |
5.5 |
|
|
Airrus WL701M |
2.14 |
Mod |
3.9 |
11.5 |
|
|
E21 CLTX691P-C (proto) |
2.05 |
Mod |
3.4 |
8" |
|
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E21 21CRG701M-M-C |
2.30 |
Mod |
5.1 |
10.75 |
|
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Damiki C761M-CR |
2.17 |
Mod |
5.6 |
7.5 |
|
|
Jackall Light Pluggin' HC-65ML |
2.22 |
Fast |
4.6 |
6 |
|
|
Lucky Craft 701MF Fat Mini Magic |
2.06 |
Fast |
5.9 |
9.5 |
|
|
Daiko BRSC-70MG |
2.20 |
Mod Fast |
6.3 |
9 |
|
|
Gancraft KB-003-68M Scarface |
2.30 |
Mod Fast |
7 |
3 |
|
|
MB F4-610GT3 Shiryu |
2.22 |
Fast |
5.3 |
8.5 |
|
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Quantum TKVD745M |
2.15 |
Fast |
5.3 |
12 |
|
|
Dobyns 684CB |
2.26 |
Mod Fast |
4.7 |
5 |
|
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Dobyns 705CBMF Glass |
2.03 |
Mod Fast |
5 |
6.75 |
|
|
Dobyns 804CB |
2.19 |
Mod Fast |
5.7 |
8 |
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The 6’6” cranking rod, as
expected, is categorized under our shallow cranking sticks. It has an average
RoD value of 2.31 and appears to offer more of a fast taper even though
Quantum rates it as having a moderate taper. This stick has an average RoD value of 2.15, falling within our medium
crankbait stick category.
Field Tests:
The Tour KVD rods were one of the candidates that made it to our rod war tests
in El Novillo, Mexico. It was tested against the largemouth bass in those warmer
waters along with field trials in California lakes and the Delta system for
black bass. The rods were paired with the Quantum low speed Energy PT that was
recently reviewed and most recently with the new Abu Garcia Revo SX. I tossed
shallow and lipless crankbaits with the shorter rod and Norman medium diving
crankbaits with the 745M.
