Dobyns Champion Extreme HP video = new DX rods

[Dam0007]

I'm debating on whether some of my DX rods "need" to be replaced...

I swear, my 745 was just sitting there, and all of a sudden it broke by itself. I guess I need to replace it.

I'm in tears!!! Lmaooooooooooo

[zodiak311]

Are the guide frames titanium?

[Lefty3244]

I've been looking for a new jig rod. Was looking at the Loomis lineup in the GLX or NRX but definitely going to have to take a peek at these.

[Hennessy]

I've been looking for a new jig rod. Was looking at the Loomis lineup in the GLX or NRX but definitely going to have to take a peek at these.

If your looking for the lightest most sensitive rod, nrx no question. If you dont, there's a good chance you'll end up selling your dx & upgrading later. If your after balance & warranty, go with the dx.

[Chode]

I've been looking for a new jig rod. Was looking at the Loomis lineup in the GLX or NRX but definitely going to have to take a peek at these.

Might as well throw the k2 in the mix

[MaxZmus]

I hate to say it but after handling a few of the new Dx hp series I felt they were just too heavy overall. You could tell there was quite a bit of counterweight used to balance the rods. I still love my dx744 but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a dxhp. On a side note, the new Fury series seem to be a good value at there price point.

[Chode]

I hate to say it but after handling a few of the new Dx hp series I felt they were just too heavy overall. You could tell there was quite a bit of counterweight used to balance the rods. I still love my dx744 but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a dxhp. On a side note, the new Fury series seem to be a good value at there price point.

do u know the overall weight of the rod u tried?

[MaxZmus]

I hate to say it but after handling a few of the new Dx hp series I felt they were just too heavy overall. You could tell there was quite a bit of counterweight used to balance the rods. I still love my dx744 but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a dxhp. On a side note, the new Fury series seem to be a good value at there price point.

I do not. I handled them at a show last weekend and compared them with other rods like the Fury, Irod gen2., loomis e6x, omen black 2 tc... and the dxhp just felt noticeably heavier than those other rods, but on par with the Fury series.

do u know the overall weight of the rod u tried?

[Chode]

I hate to say it but after handling a few of the new Dx hp series I felt they were just too heavy overall. You could tell there was quite a bit of counterweight used to balance the rods. I still love my dx744 but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a dxhp. On a side note, the new Fury series seem to be a good value at there price point.

I do not. I handled them at a show last weekend and compared them with other rods like the Fury, Irod gen2., loomis e6x, omen black 2 tc... and the dxhp just felt noticeably heavier than those other rods, but on par with the Fury series.

do u know the overall weight of the rod u tried?

i c. for those that have purchased the hp rods, do u mind posting the weights? thx

[Nitroman77]

Ill try and post my 704C, but I will tell you the HPs are lighter then the previous DXs....
the 745 from what Ive seen is nearly an ounce lighter...

[jpmoney]

I hate to say it but after handling a few of the new Dx hp series I felt they were just too heavy overall. You could tell there was quite a bit of counterweight used to balance the rods. I still love my dx744 but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on a dxhp. On a side note, the new Fury series seem to be a good value at there price point.

Too heavy??

I can't fathom how a 5 oz ish rod would feel heavy to anyone. This new series is supposed to be lighter than its predecessor.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Id say 5oz would be pushing the limit for my liking no matter the balance. I dont even have a 5oz rod closest is 4.8(omen black) and dont use that one much. My most used rods are 7' M/F 3.4oz, 7' MH/F 3.5oz casting and 8' ML 3.6, 7'6" M/F 3.9 spinning.

[Dink Dawg]

Okay, now you have my curiosity sparked. I weighed my Gen 2 DX784ML on a decent diet scale that measures in grams and ounces..... 4.82 ounces. My new DX743HP....4.61 ounces. The four snickerdoodle cookies I am now eating....4.1 ounce. Anyone want to trade a DX for my cookies? I'm on a "balanced" diet too. I have access to a court certified digital scale that weighs to the tenth of a gram. Nah. close enough for the cookie monster.

[Bassmar]

Okay, now you have my curiosity sparked. I weighed my Gen 2 DX784ML on a decent diet scale that measures in grams and ounces..... 4.82 ounces. My new DX743HP....4.61 ounces. The four snickerdoodle cookies I am now eating....4.1 ounce. Anyone want to trade a DX for my cookies? I'm on a "balanced" diet too. I have access to a court certified digital scale that weighs to the tenth of a gram. Nah. close enough for the cookie monster.

Did you have to add washers to your shoes to "balance"?

[Dink Dawg]

Okay, now you have my curiosity sparked. I weighed my Gen 2 DX784ML on a decent diet scale that measures in grams and ounces..... 4.82 ounces. My new DX743HP....4.61 ounces. The four snickerdoodle cookies I am now eating....4.1 ounce. Anyone want to trade a DX for my cookies? I'm on a "balanced" diet too. I have access to a court certified digital scale that weighs to the tenth of a gram. Nah. close enough for the cookie monster.

Did you have to add washers to your shoes to "balance"?

I just put some suspend dots in my shorts.