rods

They're ok. I don't like the Shock models because the lengths and powers don't make sense to me. They say they're for using braid and heavy cover but they have a fiberglass tip? They're also considerably HEAVIER compared to the Original Lightning Rods.

and to spin off of what Adam saids, the reel seat on the spinning models are uncomfortable. I had one for a few days and returned it because of the feel and it was heavy as well.

/agree with above consensus.

I own a few of the regular berkley lightning series and I love them. I held an amp series medium 7' that felt like it might a sweet crankbait stick. I was also very impressed with the new abu garcia vandetta.