The Klein Tools 56418 is an 18-foot hi-flex glow rod set made from three 6-foot sections of 5/32-inch diameter fiberglass. The Splinter Guard protective coating keeps hands free from fiberglass splinters while the glow material illuminates dark work spaces. Hi-flex rating provides ultimate flexibility for navigating tight bends and narrow openings in walls, ceilings, and crawl spaces. Durable stainless steel connectors link sections together. Includes bullet nose and hook attachments. Made in the USA. Product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
The 56418 is discontinued — what is the current replacement?
The 50159 (15 ft. Hi-Flex Glow Rod) is the nearest current single-piece equivalent. For 18 feet of hi-flex reach, combine the 50159 with one 50051 (5 ft. Hi-Flex) to get 20 feet — slightly more than the original 18 feet.
Why was the 18-foot hi-flex set discontinued?
Klein rationalized the line around common section lengths (5, 10, 15 ft.) and multi-flex kits rather than fixed-length sets in every flex rating. The 50159 + 50051 combination covers the same use cases as the 56418.
Are 56418 sections compatible with current Klein hardware?
Yes. Klein's threaded connector system is consistent, so 56418 sections connect to current tips and rod sections.
# Klein Tools Hi-Flex Glow Rod Set, 18 ft. **Model:** `56418` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Rod > The Klein Tools 56418 is an 18-foot hi-flex glow rod set made from three 6-foot sections of 5/32-inch diameter fiberglass. The Splinter Guard protective coating keeps hands free from fiberglass splinters while the glow material illuminates dark work spaces. Hi-flex rating provides ultimate flexibility for navigating tight bends and narrow openings in walls, ceilings, and crawl spaces. Durable stainless steel connectors link sections together. Includes bullet nose and hook attachments. Made in the USA. Product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Glow Rod Set | | Material | fiberglass | | Flexibility | hi-flex | | Individual Rod Length Ft | 6 | | Total Length Ft | 18 | | Rod Count | 3 | | Glow | Yes | | Splinter Guard Coating | Yes | | Connector Type | threaded | | Included Tips | bullet nose, hook | | Weight (lbs) | 0.85 | | Country of Origin | USA | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644564185 | | Warranty | Lifetime | ## What's Included - (3) 6 ft hi-flex glow rods - Bullet nose attachment - Hook attachment Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-rod/56418-klein-tools-hi-flex-glow-rod-set-18-foot/