Ball is VVNM and a super deep cobalt. Only tiny nibbles to collar edges and rod is a copper tube rod and metal stand. Beautiful set. I will include a ferrule for free with this rod so you can put a vane on it. The ferrules are very hard to find. $130 + actual shipping(around $15-$20 in USA) or delivered free to Springfield. Shipping outside the USA will definately be more.