I have fished all of their lines other than the Avid, and I feel like cork and EVA are generally tackier when wet than carbon fiber.

The Physyx has a very thin line of TPU running through the handle, but I’m not sure this makes a huge difference ergonomically. Which sucks, because it’s supposed to be their most balanced rod.

They advertise this as being for sensitivity, but I prioritize comfort and leverage in a power fishing setup.

I’ve never seen one in the wild, off the rack they seemed ok. Hard to judge performance after you get some slime, sunscreen, and sweat on your hands while standing in an air conditioned store though.

I've fished one for a bit. It was a nice rod but not the Extreme they make. That thing is insane.