Nrx vs. expride spinning drop shot

[El jefe]

Looking for a new drop shot/ Ned rod. I currently have a Kistler helium 7' ml but it feels butt heavy to me with a Shimano Stradic 2500. I know the NRX is a gold standard in spinning set ups but I'm also really interested in the Shimano expride 7'2" ml. I know they are two different price points....is the NRX really that much better?

[padon]

i cant help you with the nrx but i have the expride b 72ml. its agreat dropshot rod. soft tip but gets into a solid backbone pretty quick. in sure the nrx is better but i feel like you reach a point of diminishing returns. like im sure the nrx is better but twice as good? idk 

[00bullitt]

I have an NRX(not plus) 822SYR and an Expride B 6'10" ML. While the NRX is slightly more sensitive than the Expride (mostly feel the sensitivity advantage in 30+ feet depths), I prefer the overall feel of the Expride. I use them both equally. I throw a shaky head on the Expride mostly and DS on the NRX. I LOVE the Expride line! I have 4 and want more. I have the spinning rod mentioned and plan to get a 7'2" ML. Also think I want the 7'2" ML casting. I have 2 - 6'10" B's; a M & M/H and a 7'2" M. I LOVE their 6'10" casting rods! The Medium is truly the best jerkbait rod I have ever used and probably the rod that is in my hand the most. The 6'10" M & M/H are ultra versatile and I would not mind another.

I prefer the shorter handle and thinner/lighter blank of the 6'10" vs. 7'2". The 7'2" has a 2.5" longer handle than the 6'10" and the tip gain is only 1.5".

[SproDD79]

For Ned's , I use the 7ft spinning Expride B Light, I have the 7'2 ML as well, I feel that the the ML in the B series is a little overpowered for super light stuff. Not to put a monkey wrench in your post, you may want to consider the 7ft ML Daiwa Rebellion,  it's outstanding for Neds and DS.

[thunderblack]

NRX and expride rods are awesome in both price points. I really enjoy the expride rods. I fished the expride 7' light + a few outings and it was awesome. I would personally go with a new legend tourney in 6'-10" ML or the 6"-10" ML in expride and get a sweet reel but that's all personal preference. NRX rods are great too but their pricing is getting crazy.