Below is a guide to the top kits currently available and the poles they are designed to fit. You can purchase spare or additional top kits from your local Drennan stockists.
*Please note: Weights and lengths are approximate. All details and prices are subject to change.
Acolyte A Kit
This is our lightest top kit made from ultra high modulus carbon and designed specifically for the flagship Acolyte pole. These kits are super stiff and ideal for solid elastics up to No8 and light hollow elastic up to and including green 6-8 Carp Bungee or equivalent.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 37g
Side Pull Slot: No
Elastic rating: Up to No8 solid or 6-8 Carp Bungee
Code: PTACLK002
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Carp Kit
The Carp Kit is designed for stronger elastic up to pink 14-16 Carp Bungee or equivalent. The No1 tip section is not quite as strong as the Carp Plus Kit and there is also no factory fitted Side Pull Slot on the No2 section.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 43g
Side Pull Slot: No
Elastic rating: Up to pink 14-16 Carp Bungee
Code: PTACLCK002
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Carp Plus Kit
The Acolyte Carp comes with these kits as standard, which feature our super strong Carp Plus tip sections as well as factory fitted Side Pull Slots located near the base of the No2 section. These top kits should handle elastic up to and including red 18-20 Carp Bungee or equivalent.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 47g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTACLCK102
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Ghost Carp Kit
The Acolyte Ghost Carp Kit is identical in action to the standard Acolyte Carp Plus Kit but comes with a Ghost Tip. This tip section has a special light-grey finish that has been designed for wary fish that could potentially be spooked by a pole tip waving over their heads.
The Acolyte Ghost Carp Kit has a factory fitted Side Pull Slot located near the base of the No2 section. These top kits should handle elastic up to and including red 18-20 Carp Bungee or equivalent.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 49g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code:
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Double Top 2 Kit
The same 2.89m length as a standard Acolyte kit but with a very clever extra joint in the No2 section. This allows you to elasticate one and a half sections of pole, rather than just the No1 (tip) or the combined No1 and No2 sections. Importantly, the top kit is still the same fishable length as a standard kit.
The top half of the No2 section is also fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Three
Weight: 48g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTACLCK202
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Ghost Double Top 2 Kit
The Acolyte Ghost Double Top 2 Kit is identical in action to the standard Acolyte Double Top 2 Kit but comes with a Ghost Tip. This tip section has a special light-grey finish that has been designed for wary fish that could potentially be spooked by a pole tip waving over their heads.
The same 2.89m length as a standard Acolyte kit but with a very clever extra joint in the No2 section. This allows you to elasticate one and a half sections of pole, rather than just the No1 (tip) or the combined No1 and No2 sections. Importantly, the top kit is still the same fishable length as a standard kit.
The top half of the No2 section is also fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Three
Weight: 50g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTACMK102
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Margin Kit
The Margin Kit is extremely strong and rated to red 18-20 Carp Bungee hollow elastic and equivalent. It is deliberately shorter than other top kits in the range for maximum power and leverage and to reduce the amount of elastic inside.
The Margin Kit accepts a 5.4mm internal PTFE Bush with no cutting back required. It also comes with a factory fitted Side Pull Slot as standard.
Although this top kit will fit our flagship Acolyte pole, the difference in carbon cloths & weight means we do not recommend you do so.
Length: 2.33m
Sections: Two
Weight: 47g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code:
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Acolyte Ghost Margin Kit
The Ghost Margin Kit is identical in action to the standard Margin Kit but comes with a Ghost Tip. This tip section has a special light-grey finish that has been designed for wary fish that could potentially be spooked by a pole tip waving over their heads.
This ultra strong kit is rated to red 18-20 Carp Bungee hollow elastic and equivalent. It is deliberately shorter than other top kits in the range for maximum power and leverage and to reduce the amount of elastic inside.
The Margin Kit accepts a 5.4mm internal PTFE Bush with no cutting back required. It also comes with a factory fitted Side Pull Slot as standard.
Although this top kit will fit our flagship Acolyte pole, the difference in carbon cloths means we do not recommend you do so.
Length: 2.33m
Sections: Two
Weight: 48g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code:
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
NEW Acolyte Shallow and Ghost Kits
The Acolyte Shallow Kit is a 1.7m single piece top kit designed for F1s and carp on commercial venues. Available in a standard carbon and Ghost version with a light grey finish to help prevent fish spooking from your pole tip.
These shorter kits offer several advantages over standard length carp kits. The shorter length speeds up the responsiveness of the pole, meaning fewer missed bites, which is a big advantage when fishing for F1s. This increase in stiffness, and therefore responsiveness, is amplified further when the shallow kit is combined with a short No3.
Designed to fit the entire range of previous and current Acolyte Pro poles, including the Margin. The 4.5mm tip comes pre-bushed with 100% pure machined PTFE bush and fitted with a Side Pull Slot which aligns perfectly with the super smooth Drennan roller cone.
Length: 1.7m
Sections: One
Weight: 28g Standard, 33g Ghost
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to 13 to 15 Power Pull or Hybrid
Code:
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Acolyte Pro, Acolyte Pro Carp, Acolyte Pro Margin.
NEW Acolyte Shallow F1 Cupping Kit
Purpose designed cupping kits to match the shallow kits. Come pre-fitted with a Drennan pole pot adapter.
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin, Acolyte Pro, Acolyte Pro Carp, Acolyte Pro Margin.
NEW Acolyte Short No3
The Acolyte Short No3 can be used instead of the standard No.3 section in all Acolyte poles. This fast taper section significantly increases the rigidity and responsiveness of the pole. This is most noticeable when used with the Acolyte Shallow Kit.
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin, Acolyte Pro, Acolyte Pro Carp, Acolyte Pro Margin.
Drennan Standard Kit
The Drennan Standard (ST) Kit is a light/medium ‘match style’ top kit rated to yellow 10-12 Carp Bungee hollow elastic or equivalent. The No2 section also comes fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 40g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to yellow 10-12 Carp Bungee
Code: PTDNKS002
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Drennan Carp Kit
The Drennan Carp Kit is much stronger than the ST Kit and rated to red 18-20 Carp Bungee hollow elastic or equivalent. The No2 section also comes fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 53g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTDNKC002
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series
Drennan Ghost Carp Kit
The Drennan Ghost Carp Kit is identical in action to the standard Drennan Carp Kit but comes with a Ghost Tip. This tip section has a special light-grey finish that has been designed for wary fish that could potentially be spooked by a pole tip waving over their heads.
The Drennan Ghost Carp Kit is much stronger than the ST Kit and rated to red 18-20 Carp Bungee hollow elastic or equivalent. The No2 section also comes fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Two
Weight: 55g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code:
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Drennan Double 2 Carp Kit
The same 2.89m length as the Drennan ST Kit and Carp Kit but with a very clever extra joint in the No2 section. This allows you to elasticate one and a half sections of pole, rather than just the No1 (tip) or the combined No1 and No2 sections. Importantly, the same fishable length is maintained.
The top half of the No2 section is also fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Three
Weight: 55g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTDNKD002
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Drennan Ghost Double 2 Carp Kit
The Drennan Ghost Double 2 Carp Kit is identical in action to the Drennan Double 2 Carp Kit but comes with a Ghost Tip. This tip section has a special light-grey finish that has been designed for wary fish that could potentially be spooked by a pole tip waving over their heads.
The same 2.89m length as the Drennan ST Kit and Carp Kit but with a very clever extra joint in the No2 section. This allows you to elasticate one and a half sections of pole, rather than just the No1 (tip) or the combined No1 and No2 sections. Importantly, the same fishable length is maintained.
The top half of the No2 section is also fitted with a Side Pull Slot.
Length: 2.89m
Sections: Three
Weight: 57g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTDNKD102
Compatible with: Acolyte, Acolyte Carp, Acolyte Margin Carp, Series 7
Red Range Carp Kit
The Red Range Carp Kit is 2.3m long, extremely strong and rated to red 18-20 Carp Bungee hollow elastic or equivalent. It also comes with a factory fitted Side Pull Slot as standard.
Length: 2.3m
Sections: Two
Weight: 43g
Side Pull Slot: Yes
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTRRCK002
Compatible with: Red Range Carp, Red Range RX Carp, Red Range Margin Carp, Red Range Carp Zone, Red Range Target Carp
Red Range Cupping Top 2 Kit
Length: m
Sections: Two
Weight: g
Side Pull Slot: No
Code: PTRRCK102
Compatible with: Red Range Carp, Red Range RX Carp, Red Range Margin Carp, Red Range Carp Zone, Red Range Target Carp
Series 7 Margin Carp Kit
strong, two-piece top kit. In sensible use and when cut back sufficiently it will handle red 18-20 Carp Bungee and equivalent elastic.
Length: 2.5m
Sections: Two
Weight: 48g
Side Pull Slot: No
Elastic rating: Up to red 18-20 Carp Bungee
Code: PTRRCK002
Compatible with: Series 7 Margin Carp