Ok, guys this will be my first post on here. The current owner is Shane Cox, not fox. I bought my first Hammer last fall to throw the A-Rig. Great rod! I picked up the 7'11" heavy for the a-rig and it made it much easier to throw. I personally picked up an additional 20 feet on a cast and at the end of the day I have no issues. I have had a surgery on my shoulder and thought I would have to stop throwing the rig. Great product and the owner stands behind his product!