I’d like to Thank Vexan for taking such good care of me after my second vexan rod got the tip snapped off during transit. The box was totally split in half with small strand of material holding the two pieces together, really negligent of the shipping company because the tube says fragile on it. Anyways, after I contacted Vexan they got back to me the day after Christmas, I sent them a few pics and while waiting for their second message I had already gotten a notification for a new rod in the mail. Dan and Vexan provided next level customer service and It really made my day. Their blanks are super tough and responsive, they flex and load up well for long accurate casting. The guides are slick, strong, and light great for braid or mono. I really dig the butt and fore grip it’s tacky but also has a nice bit of cushion to it so it’s comfortable for long sessions. These rods genuinely do impress me and stand out among my ridiculous collection of fishing rods. They’re bad ass rods and I highly recommend them.