
Originally Posted by
Mikey Zanereth
I myself have the bamboo, and I can honestly say, I regret my purchase.
The Bamboo Rod does not block bullets most of the time. It blocks 2 out of 5 bullets, but I'm not sure if the other 3 get a damage decrease when they hit you. Bamboo is good for showing off your effort in events, or dedication to AFKing for EC, but overall, the bamboo is just trash. I use it when I dig up shells, because it has a decent speed.
If I were you, I'd purchase the AK-74u, I believe that's what it's called. I've used it on a friend's account, and it is a monster in spar. Even though the flashlight attachment is utterly useless, it's good for sparring, or just occasional basing.
Take it from someone who has the rod.