Blade Bait Zodias or Expride

[Cityangler7]

Shimano Expride A Casting Rod 7'2" Med Lt+  Fast 7-14lb 1/8-5/8oz

                                 Versus/Or

Zodias Casting 7'2 Medium Moderate Fast 10-20lb 1/4-3/4oz

 

Question for everyone, but especially for people who have used these two rods. I'm looking to use it for blade baits such as 1/2-3/4oz Heddon sonars, BPS Lazer blade,Binsky,Silver Buddy,Wordens Showdown and  similar blades etc. I currently use a Dobyns Champion 702c and a Dobyns Champion Extreme 742c for throwing blades in water from 12-40 feet deep, both rods are rated to 3/16-5/8oz and they handle the 1/2oz-3/4oz blades pretty well, with the 742 being better the deeper I go , I am using 7:1 or 8:1 scorpion with 15lb 832 braid and a 12lb copolymer leader. My question for those who have experience with these two rods or just one of them. Does the Expride ML+ have enough backbone for what I am looking to do, I am looking for the soft tip to keep the trebles in but I also want decent backbone to set the hook and keep the fish on. I assume the Zodias fits the build, but from what I hear the Expride is worth the extra money for the sensitivity, but that ML rating has me concerned the rod may be too weak. Any input or advice is appreciated. 

[The Bassman]

At those depths with baits to 3/4 oz. I would think the Zodias would be preferable. I spin fish with them and they are very sensitive.