These rods as I understand it simply have Gary's name on them like KVD on a quauntum rod. He has started a blank company making high end blanks and you can get them via the new Kistler rods but it is a whole new deal.

I've not heard anyone comment on the rod in question it may be very nice but they are just using his name; not is know how in building a blank. That will cost you much more.