Has anyone used these rods for cranking? The models I'm looking at are the 702B and 703B. I really can't find any reviews for these rods online, so was just wondering if anyone has any info. 

I had an old Max 702 glass rod and loved it. The first one I bought was defective but they sent me a replacement quickly.  By the time I broke that one (accident) they had discontinued that model so I got a 704 CB as the closest replacement.  It's been collecting dust for a few yrs. The graphite crankers just aren't the same. I also have a 755 glass original max that has been fantastic. Super light for glass and great action. Powell just recently jacked up their rod replacement costs though so I'm no longer interested in them.

Yeah it seems like all the reviews I found were on the old Max models. I just might play it safe and grab a Dobyn champion XP crank rod, while they are still on sale.