I wanted to have a travel rod so it would fit better in my car’s trunk or in my backpack. Bought from amazon warehouse, good price, looks new and unused. The rod and the case are well made and seems to be of high quality, like many other Daiwa fishing products. Although 3 pieces, it feels as solid and responsive as one piece. It can fit comfortably in the car’s trunk. I can also carry it in my backpack for a hike. Tested at the beach and comfortably reeled in 2 hard fighting large sand bass without any trouble. This would be my go to rod, travel or local.