I really like my ARK Rods. I have 3 Tharp Money Makers, 2 Hammers, 2 One Eyed Jack's, 2 Lancer Pro 7'2" hvy/fast, 1 Tharp Meter Man, 2 Lancer Pro med/fast spinning. The only issues I've ever had was with crooked blanks. That probably isn't an issue for most, but I want my rods to have straight blanks. Brian....severe sufferer of OCD.