Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod - Ugly won't quit. The Ugly Stik Elite series features 35% more graphite than Ugly Stik GX2 for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik. Ugly Stik Elite rods feature premium cork handles, Ugly Tuff guides for durability and the Ugly Stik Clear Tip design. Ugly Stik Clear Tip design Ugly Tech construction with a combination of graphite and fiberglass to create a strong, yet sensitive rod PVD coated Ugly Tuff one-piece stainless-steel guides with smooth hard coating reduces line fray Premium Cork Grips