Aside from the stuff found on good 1-piece rods, such as a very smooth-rolling handle and a stiff shaft with a tough, non-abrasive coating, the rod itself is very strong and the joints so precise you can barely feel 'em with your fingertips.
The big objection to most jointed rods is they're too flexible, and the joints so loose they can cause wear in the bore, or even break. Not so with this rod.
