Name: ESP Quickdraw 4K Carp Rod | All Sizes Available from £119.99
Brand: Billing Tackle
Price: 119.99 GBP
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ESP Quickdraw 4K Carp Rod | All Sizes Available from £119.99

Description

ESP Quickdraw 4K Rods

The Quickdraw 4K is a retractable carp rod range from ESP designed to combine compact portability with solid carp-fishing performance. They’re 10ft rods with different test curves, made for carp anglers who want power without always hauling a full 12ft blank.

Key highlights:

Retractable design – they collapse down to just ~50 inches (127cm) for transport. Perfect if you’ve got a small car, cycle to the peg, or just want easier handling.
Built on high-modulus carbon blanks with a:
- 3K woven finish on the butt section (heavier-duty weave)
- 1K finish on the tip (lighter, more sensitive weave)
  
  That’s where “4K” comes from.

Features & Specs

Here are the main features and technical specs:

Feature	Details
Length	10 ft full length rods.
Test curves / Strengths	3.0 lb, 3.25 lb, 3.5 lb, plus a 4.5 lb “Spod / Marker” model.
Handles	Full-length hard grade EVA handles, ultra-slim for good grip and light weight.
Guides	Stainless twin-leg guides, sized from a 40mm (butt) down to 12mm tip. Tip guide is anti-frap with a SiC ceramic insert.
Reel Seat & Extras	Black DPS reel seat, laser-etched butt cap, bespoke moulded line clip (for holding the mainline nicely, without damaging it). Some burnt cork trim above handle adds a touch of style.
Pack-down Length	Just ~50 inches when collapsed.

Pros & Who They’re Good For

Here’s what these rods do well, and what kind of angler will likely enjoy them:

Portability: Because they collapse, they’re easy to move, easier to store, and great for mobile fishing. If you walk to your swims, pack gear often, or car space is tight, these are a solid choice.
Versatile power: The range of test curves means you can pick mild ones (3.0 lb) for lighter, more delicate work, or tougher ones (3.5 lb, 4.5 lb) when you need to cast spods, use bigger boilies or fight larger carp.
Good value: They offer a lot of premium touches for the price — 3K / 1K weave, proper guides, solid fittings. You’re getting much more than just “cheap carp rods”.
Styling & finish: Nice looks, tasteful touches (cork trim, line clips, woven carbon weave) which matters to many carp anglers.

Things to Consider / Possible Drawbacks

As with any rod, there are trade-offs:

Length limitations: At 10ft, you’re giving up a bit of reach vs a 12ft rod. For certain lake pegs or when casting long spods, this might reduce your margin for error.
Power vs finesse: The lower test curves are good, but not ultra-delicate. If you’re trying very fine work (tiny hookbaits, thin hooklengths) you’ll feel less tip flex than you might with specialist float rods or finesse feeders.
Retractable design considerations: Telescopic or retractable rods can be more vulnerable at joints or moving parts. Care in transport, collapsing, expanding, and storage is needed. Also water/dirt in the joints can degrade action over time.
Spod/marker model is a specialist bit: The 4.5 lb “spod / marker” version is aimed more at heavy bait work (spodding) or marking spots rather than fighting fish. If you’re not using spods or markers often, you may not need that strength.

Bottom Line

If I were summarising in one line:

The ESP Quickdraw 4K rods are excellent for carp anglers who want something powerful & responsive, yet much more portable than a full 12-footer — especially useful for smaller pegs, travelling light, or car prowls.

ESP Quickdraw 4K Carp Rod | All Sizes Available from £119.99

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Description

ESP Quickdraw 4K Rods

The Quickdraw 4K is a retractable carp rod range from ESP designed to combine compact portability with solid carp-fishing performance. They’re 10ft rods with different test curves, made for carp anglers who want power without always hauling a full 12ft blank.

Key highlights:

Retractable design – they collapse down to just ~50 inches (127cm) for transport. Perfect if you’ve got a small car, cycle to the peg, or just want easier handling.
Built on high-modulus carbon blanks with a:
- 3K woven finish on the butt section (heavier-duty weave)
- 1K finish on the tip (lighter, more sensitive weave)
  
  That’s where “4K” comes from.

Features & Specs

Here are the main features and technical specs:

Feature	Details
Length	10 ft full length rods.
Test curves / Strengths	3.0 lb, 3.25 lb, 3.5 lb, plus a 4.5 lb “Spod / Marker” model.
Handles	Full-length hard grade EVA handles, ultra-slim for good grip and light weight.
Guides	Stainless twin-leg guides, sized from a 40mm (butt) down to 12mm tip. Tip guide is anti-frap with a SiC ceramic insert.
Reel Seat & Extras	Black DPS reel seat, laser-etched butt cap, bespoke moulded line clip (for holding the mainline nicely, without damaging it). Some burnt cork trim above handle adds a touch of style.
Pack-down Length	Just ~50 inches when collapsed.

Pros & Who They’re Good For

Here’s what these rods do well, and what kind of angler will likely enjoy them:

Portability: Because they collapse, they’re easy to move, easier to store, and great for mobile fishing. If you walk to your swims, pack gear often, or car space is tight, these are a solid choice.
Versatile power: The range of test curves means you can pick mild ones (3.0 lb) for lighter, more delicate work, or tougher ones (3.5 lb, 4.5 lb) when you need to cast spods, use bigger boilies or fight larger carp.
Good value: They offer a lot of premium touches for the price — 3K / 1K weave, proper guides, solid fittings. You’re getting much more than just “cheap carp rods”.
Styling & finish: Nice looks, tasteful touches (cork trim, line clips, woven carbon weave) which matters to many carp anglers.

Things to Consider / Possible Drawbacks

As with any rod, there are trade-offs:

Length limitations: At 10ft, you’re giving up a bit of reach vs a 12ft rod. For certain lake pegs or when casting long spods, this might reduce your margin for error.
Power vs finesse: The lower test curves are good, but not ultra-delicate. If you’re trying very fine work (tiny hookbaits, thin hooklengths) you’ll feel less tip flex than you might with specialist float rods or finesse feeders.
Retractable design considerations: Telescopic or retractable rods can be more vulnerable at joints or moving parts. Care in transport, collapsing, expanding, and storage is needed. Also water/dirt in the joints can degrade action over time.
Spod/marker model is a specialist bit: The 4.5 lb “spod / marker” version is aimed more at heavy bait work (spodding) or marking spots rather than fighting fish. If you’re not using spods or markers often, you may not need that strength.

Bottom Line

If I were summarising in one line:

The ESP Quickdraw 4K rods are excellent for carp anglers who want something powerful & responsive, yet much more portable than a full 12-footer — especially useful for smaller pegs, travelling light, or car prowls.

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