Titanium flexes and is much lighter than steel. It is important to have the bar flex and bounce the baits forward while in the water. You do not want a stiff heavy bar. While having a light and flexible bar is important in getting bites, this also means that the bar will bend over time. The bar will flex over time, and this is normal. I am happy to re rig and replace the bar for a reasonable fee, so you don’t have to buy an entire new one. These things get torn up by big tuna. We offer this option because we construct them here locally, not in China like some of the larger companies.