Alps Zirconium rings offer similar performance to Silicon Carbide(SIC) rings at a much lower cost. Rings made from this high-end ceramic offer superb hardness, thermal dissipation and low coefficient of friction.
Alps uses the highest grade of aluminum oxide available to manufacture their guide rings. Aluminum oxide rings are the choice for many major rod manufacturers. This highly polished ring offers excellent hardness, wear and very low coefficient of friction. It is hard enough to stand up to all "Super Braid Lines" and offers unsurpassed value. Alps uses 316 stainless steel to manufacture the guide frames. Strong and corrosion resistant, 316 stands up to both freshwater and saltwater use.