I've been looking for a new spinning rod.  A 7' M/F do-it-all setup for pond hopping.  Nothing bait or technique specific.  Just an all around set-up.

 

I've checked out everything I can get my hands on, and was about to go for an Expride.  But I picked up a St Croix Legend Elite, and it felt really nice.  And with the Midway promotion, they'd be about the same price.

 

Any thoughts either way?

Go with what feels right.   And if there is a promotion.  Even better 

I have owned several Legend Elite over the years. This is a fine line of rods.

Take a look at their newest models, Legend Tournament:

https://stcroixrods.com/products/legend-tournament-bass-2022-new-models

No experience with the expride, but have some with the adrena series. If they are similar, the croix will be a little faster action which I prefer. You may or may not. And the croix will handle a heavier range of baits, but not be able to go as light as the expride. 
 

Others might confirm or contradict this. Both will be good rods.

I have many exprides and love them. But I would take a chance on the legend elites at that price.  
 

scott

Both are great, but IMO the SC warranty makes it an easy decision.

I have the casting model of both lines. In short, Legend Elite is more sensitive, but Expride is balanced better.

St croix! (But I haven’t tried expride)

I really like fishing both of those rods and you can't lose with either, but the made in the USA and no hassle warranty would give the edge to the St Croix IMO.