Yes, "High contrast" may be a relative term however it serves to distinguish between the 4 different actions offered in the Fine Mode 3307. That is why I used the term here. The others from softest/lightest action to more progressive are 中調 "in-tone" .5mm tip, 中硬 "medium hard" .55mm tip, 硬調 so called "high contrast .6mm (the one to which I was comparing the Oikawa) and 硬硬調 "hard-high contrast" .65mm tip (I have not tried this one). I don't know which options you sell, Chris. It may be helpful to clear that up if anyone is reading this review and my comparison remarks. I also fish a longer Fine Mode Keiryu rod in lakes that is much more powerful and has a .7mm tip - it is a completely different animal than the Fine Mode Seiryu. All the various actions do get confusing - nice thing about Nissin is they offer a lot of good choices so anglers can attempt to get close to what they want.