I just picked up an All Star SBR2 6'8" MH Zell Rowland spinnerbait rod at a yard sale for $20. It has "Made in USA" under the All Star logo.I've seen different things from people about whether or not these were the better quality ones made in Houston. I just wanted to ask for the story/age on this rod. Thanks

Its the best of the all stars ..no clue of age though

I like the ones that say IM10X, really good rods.

I have 2 Houston made Allstars, A bcm6 and a Zell Rowland TWS.. Both say Houston TX. under the logo.

 They have a charcoal colored blank with maroon wraps.

I thought those were ok rods.   The issue with them that I had was over time the reel seat stripped out and wouldn't hold the reel tight any more - even using shims and stuff.  They are in my pile of retired rods now.  Years ago, when Shakespeare acquired the company, they wouldn't honor the warranty any more.    A couple of the rods that I bought through Cabelas, Cabelas made them honor their warranty, but I had to jump through hoops and find receipts and so forth. I honestly don't remember where I bought most of them.   I do know that after they were acquired by Shakespeare, the store I buy quite a bit of stuff from wouldn't deal with them any more.   I think that All Star is owned by the parent company of Berkley now, but I'm not sure.

I picked up a 6' Allstar spinning rod on clearance a while back. I'm going to try it soon. Most say there good rods.

This one has the charcoal blank with maroon wraps, but doesn't say Houston. Just wasn't sure where this one fit in.

I've owned an All Star TWS Zell Roland IM10 rod for 10+ years.  Good rod.  $20 is a great price!

I've got an IM10X Magnum Worm II,  decent rod.  I think they were in the $100 range new.