I'm looking for a multi piece rod and the new Premier is a top contender. Who's tried one?

If a multi-piece rod is the requirement, I would judge the new Premier more on ferrule fit and where it bends under load than on the old Premier reputation by itself. A lot of two-piece rods fish a lot better now than they used to, but the bad ones still feel flat in the middle or loosen up after a few trips, so that is the part I would want nailed down before buying. If St. Croix got that connection right, it should be a legit option in that range, but I would still compare it against Dobyns and Tatula offerings before deciding. What power and length are you looking at?