You are buying 2 (TWO) NEW 1/2" DIAMETER by 12" LONG RED TRANSLUCENT EXTRUDED ACRYLIC RODS - COLOR RED. (One Half inch Diameter x Twelve inch Long) As you can see from the picture of the rods on the black grid, these rods are translucent. The color of the rods will of course vary depending on the back round color due to being translucent. Some pictures show 5 rods for better representation of our product but you are buying and will receive TWO RED Translucent 1/2" x 12" rods as shown in the 1st picture. To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All rods have saw cut edges on both ends. Please allow a length tolerance of +/- 1/16" and a diameter tolerance of +/- 0.020 on all pieces.