I've narrowed the list down to 2 different crankbait rods.  They are:

 

Powell ENDURANCE 725 CB

                 or

Phenix X-Series Composite Crankbait Casting Rod (X10 to be specific)

 

They are both Medium Heavy/Moderate Fast and are almost the same price and both have limited lifetime warranties.  

 

Anyone have experience with either rod?

I have the composite X11 deep diver which I bought sight unseen and recommended by a friend. 
It’s rated up to 3 oz and surprisingly light. I was gonna sell it but was really shocked when I first got it.
I use it for sq bill’s, jerk baits and chatter’s. 
 

It really is a good rod. 
 

 

 

 

Mike