They seem to be somewhat alive - in regards to tuning. Have noticed handles.
But it is certainly far from their previous presence in the field. So let us see.

ZPI Z-Pride for me is a benchmark of casting ease. Just that special feeling. On the other hand, I cannot grow entirely affectionate about a reel considerably less smooth than Antares 12. Another benchmark. ZPI was so kind as to go out of high-end tuning business just after releasing Z-Pride 17. So ...

Just got to really try out my (old model) The-Pride with Fishman Lower 7.3L. And I am totally in love. Now want to try baitcaster up to 1/2 oz. Have never been excited by it with smaller lures. Too much fuss. But what if I just didn't have the proper rod-reel combo? 1) So I was thinking if it is wor...

It's been a while now. Has anybody made any new experiences, observations?
I am quite sure to get it myself some time, but not yet this season.

Finally got with my (old model) Pride to water recently. Was really impressed. (And sold my Megabass tuned T3 in an instant.) It's hard to put into words, but the casting feeling is really smooth. Awesomely so. It's hard to believe, that the new MGL based version could be substantially better. There...

Thanks for inputs! That "HG" and "PG (aka Fast Moving Tune)" naming concept somewhat confuses me. It's almost like saying they are both High Gear. My old version The Pride is also on the way to me... And they just released the new one, so that I would be forever anxious about the differences. :D But...

I am getting a feeling that not many have invested in The-Pride.

Has anybody at least had a chance to compare it to Metanium vulgaris?

The new ZPI The-Pride is out. And I cought myself wondering, if there is any difference from a fully-tuned (with equivalent ZPI parts) Metanium? Because I have never been a real fan of the available color-schemes for The-Pride. And is it really possible to source more or less the equivalent ZPI part...

Ok, so I devoted this year's tackle purchases to trying out these swimbait rods. Except for the Megabass one. In short, I stayed with the Tulala Monstruo - for the ergonomics when winding. But it also casts well, altough was not the leader in the casting category. It turned out I love those longer h...

Yea, those videos is what got me interested in these rods.

Anybody got anything new in this front?

Well, the latest review by Zander of Tatula AGS rods seems to suggest that durability is just fine. But I am still a fence-sitter myself.
We should ask Zander to chip in regarding this specific aspect. Because that might be the game-changer for many sceptics out there.

Has anybody got any detailed feedback about these mean machines? http://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/rod/bass_rd/heartland_ags_bait/index.html I feel specially attached to Murakami tuned 741MHRB-SV AGS17. But there are some reservations (except for price). Like, how durable the whole carbon ring th...

I also recently stumbled (online) into some interesting Fenwick rods. And was puzzled by the differences between different series/generations. For example, there seems to be several generations of Techna rods. Like GP and PMX. Then there are also abbreviations TAV and TF. Has anybody got any clue as...

So how did the comparison go, BRONZEBACK32?

Which is the quietest of them all?