We all know MH and H is subjective to manufacturers etc. For instance, I have a M power St Croix that goes up to 3/4. In some GLoomis models, that may be an H etc  

anyways....

i was set on buying a Shimano Zodias H to use for flipping and pitching jigs and for football jigs. Mainly use 3/8 and 1/2 ounce jig or Texas rigs. Wood cover. Sparse grass. No mats no punching. Was going to use 20 pound fluro. The rod is rated for 1/2 - 1.5 

now the MH

the MH is rated 3/8 - 1. Seems like it may fit the bill better?  Both same length. Same handle. And both fast actions. Thinking the MH could also double as a Spinnerbait or swim bait Rod. 

Guess it's just subjective to the company  

 

I don't fish tournaments,  all just for fun.  I am beginning to move a lot of my rods to the next lighter rating.  I'll still flip grass with a flippin stick but for everything else,  I am going lighter.  The rod still needs to be able to cast the bait effectively.  The fight is more fun the lighter you go.  I am not saying fish ultralight,  just lighter than what is trending now.  If I lose fish,  I lose fish.  All part of the game.

The heavier Rod would get by flipping and pitching but to load and cast those weights the Mh will likely work better 

If your chunkin 1/2 football jigs and trailer, I'd go with the heavy. If just mostly pitchin lighter stuff the med/hvy would work. If pitching in heavy cover go with the heavy. The med/hvy makes a great 3/8 oz worm/jig rig. And would work well with spinnerbaits and Keitex style swimbaits. I'm thoroughly impressed with the zodias series. 

5 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

The heavier Rod would get by flipping and pitching but to load and cast those weights the Mh will likely work better 

As Mike has said before, normally a rod will handle weights in the middle of its rating the best.  I have zero experience with the Zodias line, so can't offer any other advice.