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Coarse match · Pole packages · Our take
Matrix MTX4 V2 Pole
16m package including mini extension
A high-end 16m coarse-match pole with a cracking bundle of kits and a proper focus on balance, stiffness and fish-playing manners.
- 16m pole package including a mini extension
- 625g at 11m and 884g at 13m
- Supplied with three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s and three grey short kits
- Japanese carbon fibre and resins with MST layering, Glide anti-friction finish and reinforced 1K carbon-weave joints
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Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A premium, fully equipped match pole package that scores highly for versatility and build-focused features, with weight and price the main considerations.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.4/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Serious match anglers. You get long-pole reach, several ready-made kit options and a package suited to changing match conditions.
- Anglers building a high-end pole setup. The included kits and accessories reduce the need to buy a load of extras straight away.
Maybe skip if
- Occasional or beginner pole anglers. The price, length and collection of separate kits may be more than you need for straightforward pleasure fishing.
- Anyone who mainly fishes short and tight. A 16m match pole is a lot of kit when most of your fishing is done in the margins or at modest range.
The lowdown
Introducing the Matrix MTX4 V2 Pole
A high-end 16m coarse-match pole with a cracking bundle of kits and a proper focus on balance, stiffness and fish-playing manners.
- 16m pole package including a mini extension
- 625g at 11m and 884g at 13m
- Supplied with three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s and three grey short kits
- Japanese carbon fibre and resins with MST layering, Glide anti-friction finish and reinforced 1K carbon-weave joints
Quick verdict
A proper match pole for anglers who want the full package
The Matrix MTX4 V2 is aimed squarely at serious coarse and match anglers who want a long, responsive pole with enough kit to cover a wide spread of rigs and situations. Its 16m reach, Japanese carbon construction, MST layering and reinforced joints all point towards a pole built for demanding work rather than casual margin fishing.
The bundle is a big part of the appeal. Three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s, three grey short kits and a cupping kit give you plenty of options straight from the off. It’s a sizeable investment, mind, and the weight climbs noticeably at the longer lengths. For committed match anglers, that trade-off should make sense. For occasional pole users, it may be a bit much.
A premium, fully equipped match pole package that scores highly for versatility and build-focused features, with weight and price the main considerations.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
Japanese carbon construction, MST layering and reinforced 1K carbon-weave joints suggest a properly engineered high-end pole.
The 16m reach, Glide finish and multiple kit options are well suited to demanding match fishing.
Its reach, response and range of Match and Power Kits should help you cover changing distances, species and elastic strengths.
The supplied accessories reduce faff, although the full-length weight and large number of components need sensible management.
It’s expensive, but the generous kit bundle means you’re getting much more than a bare pole.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Matrix MTX4 V2 Pole
The Matrix MTX4 V2 is not a cheeky little pole for flicking a shallow rig down the margins. This is a serious coarse-match package, built for anglers who want proper reach, a crisp feel and enough spare kit to tackle a fair few jobs without emptying the tackle shop again next month.
You’re getting 16m including the mini extension, which puts this firmly in modern match-pole territory. That extra length can be bang on when the fish are sat across a wide lake, when a far-bank line is the bite-time spot, or when you need to keep your rig away from a tow. It gives you options, mate. And options win matches.
The clever bit is that the pole isn’t just about a big headline length. Matrix has used Japanese carbon fibre and resins, with MST layering technology intended to help create a strong, responsive blank. In plain English, that should mean a pole that feels controlled in the hands rather than noodly when you’re shipping out or lifting into a fish.
There’s also a Glide anti-friction tape finish. That’s the sort of detail you’ll appreciate during a busy match, when you’re constantly shipping sections in and out and don’t want everything feeling sticky or clumsy. It’s not glamorous, but smooth section movement saves faff when the rods are off and the peg is suddenly on the munch.
The joints get attention too, with reinforced 1K carbon-weave sections. That matters on a pole used at length, particularly when you’re dealing with a gusty crosswind, a heavy rig or a decent lump trying to find the nearest snag. You still need sensible handling, of course. No pole likes being dragged through weed or bounced about like a broom handle.
The numbers give a useful picture of where this pole makes most sense. At 11m, it’s stated at 625g, which is a much more manageable working length for plenty of venues. At 13m it rises to 884g, then 1,156g at 14.5m and 1,482g at the full 16m. That full-length figure is chunky, so don’t assume you’ll fish at maximum reach all day without thinking about balance and rest.
The supplied package is where the MTX4 V2 starts to earn its keep. Three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s and three grey short kits give you a decent spread of choices. You can set up lighter and heavier elastics, keep different rigs ready to go, and switch tactics without stripping your main setup every time the swim changes its mind.
The cupping kit is another dead handy inclusion. Feeding accurately is often the difference between nicking a few bites and getting properly bagged up, especially when you’re fishing a tight line with pellets, micros or a small amount of groundbait. Add the two mini extensions, PTFE bushes, Revolve side pullers and Ethos pole holdall, and this arrives as a proper working system rather than a bare pole.
There is a catch, though. This is high-value tackle, and the full package is more than most casual anglers need. The pole also becomes noticeably heavier as you chase the full 16m, so the sensible approach is to fish at the shortest length that reaches your spot. Do that, look after the sections and match the kit to the fish, and the Matrix MTX4 V2 looks like a cracking platform for demanding coarse work.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Maximum length
- 16m including mini extension
- Closed length
- 1,800mm
- Sections
- 10
- Weight
- 625g at 11m; 884g at 13m; 1,156g at 14.5m; 1,482g at 16m
- Construction
- Japanese carbon fibre and resins with MST layering
- Included tackle
- 3 Match Kit 2s, 3 Power Kit 2s, 3 grey short kits, cupping kit, mini extensions, holdall, PTFE bushes and Revolve side pullers
Specs checked with Matrix, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is less about chasing the cheapest route into pole fishing and more about buying a capable platform you can build a serious match setup around. The supplied kits mean less faff adding extras later, while the carbon construction and joint reinforcement are aimed at keeping the pole crisp, dependable and pleasant to fish at realistic match lengths.
The sweet spot is likely to be shorter than the full 16m when conditions get tough. At 11m, the stated weight is 625g, rising to 884g at 13m, 1,156g at 14.5m and 1,482g at 16m. That’s useful context when choosing whether to fish long, especially in wind or during a long five-hour match.
The package
A serious pole with plenty in the holdall
The MTX4 V2 uses Japanese carbon fibre and resins, plus Matrix’s MST layering technology. The aim is a blank that stays responsive and controlled while keeping the strength needed for long-range pole work. Reinforced 1K carbon-weave joints add confidence around the areas that take plenty of pressure during shipping and playing fish.
The Glide anti-friction tape finish is a practical touch. Smooth section movement is a proper help when you’re changing length, shipping in a hurry or trying to stay tidy during a match. The package also includes a cupping kit, two mini extensions, an Ethos pole holdall, PTFE bushes and Revolve side pullers.
Worth knowing. The stated weight climbs from 625g at 11m to 1,482g at 16m. Treat 16m as a useful option, not an automatic fishing length. If 11m or 13m reaches the spot, you’ll usually have a nicer day holding and shipping the pole.
On the bank
Built for anglers who’ll use the options
This is aimed at the angler who fishes proper matches, demanding commercials or venues where distance and control matter. The three Match Kit 2s and three Power Kit 2s let you prepare different strengths of elastic and keep rigs ready for changing conditions. That’s especially useful when a venue can throw up F1s one minute and a decent carp the next.
It also makes sense for someone upgrading to a high-end platform and wanting a generous bundle from day one. You can run a lighter setup for silvers and skimmers, then move onto stronger gear for carp without making the pole do something silly.
It’s less convincing for an occasional pleasure angler who fishes short, hand-fishes the margins or only uses a pole a handful of times each summer. You’d be paying for reach, kits and refinement that may spend most of its time in the holdall.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want clear before buying
At maximum length, the MTX4 V2 reaches 16m including the mini extension. It has a stated closed length of 1,800mm and uses 10 sections. That makes transport and storage worth planning before you commit, particularly if your van or garage is already rammed with tackle.
The supplied kits are a strong part of the deal: three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s and three grey short kits. The package also includes a cupping kit, two mini extensions, PTFE bushes, Revolve side pullers and an Ethos pole holdall.
Worth knowing. Use the Match Kits and Power Kits according to the fish, elastic and rig you’re actually fishing. Don’t just reach for the strongest setup because the pole can handle it. A balanced rig is kinder on fish and usually gives you better control of the swim.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Proper 16m reach for modern match fishing and long-line work
- Excellent spread of supplied kits for different elastics and tactics
- Japanese carbon construction with MST layering and reinforced joints
- Glide anti-friction finish should help sections slide smoothly
- Includes cupping kit, holdall, PTFE bushes and Revolve side pullers
Worth knowing
- The full-length weight is substantial at 1,482g
- High purchase cost puts it firmly in serious-angler territory
- A big package with lots of parts to organise and maintain
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01How heavy is the Matrix MTX4 V2 Pole?
How heavy is the Matrix MTX4 V2 Pole?
The stated weight is 625g at 11m, 884g at 13m, 1,156g at 14.5m and 1,482g at the full 16m. As with any long pole, balance and conditions matter just as much as the headline figure.
02What kits come with the Matrix MTX4 V2?
What kits come with the Matrix MTX4 V2?
The package includes three Match Kit 2s, three Power Kit 2s and three grey short kits. It also comes with a cupping kit, two mini extensions, PTFE bushes and Revolve side pullers.
03Is it suitable for commercial fisheries?
Is it suitable for commercial fisheries?
Yes, particularly when you’re targeting bigger commercial carp, skimmers and F1s with suitable elastic and rigs. The Power Kits give you a useful route into stronger setups, while the Match Kits cover lighter work.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper match pole for anglers who want the full package. The strongest reasons to choose it are proper 16m reach for modern match fishing and long-line work and excellent spread of supplied kits for different elastics and tactics; the main trade-off is the full-length weight is substantial at 1,482g.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Proper 16m reach for modern match fishing and long-line work”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Serious match anglers: You get long-pole reach, several ready-made kit options and a package suited to changing match conditions.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The full-length weight is substantial at 1,482g”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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