Been looking at the GBlanks casting rods.  But I have never actually seen or held one. Does anyone have any info on these rods.  I recently picked up a MH 7'3" carrot stix and I must say I am very please with this rod. So does the G blanks even comapre.  

It depends on what blank you get for your rod. The blank is the most expensive piece and obviously the most important factor in sensitivity, durability, and weight. When you order a GBlank rod you can choose from a variety of blanks that vary in price and quality.

Can you get a Gblank that is better than a Carrot Stick? Absolutely. Can you do it for the same price? I think so. Can you do it for much less? Most likely not.

My Gblank cost $150 shipped and I used the RX7 blank they offer.

I picked one up here on the flea market late last fall and didn't get a chance to fish it much.  It's a 7' and it feels to me like it's probably a mhf.  The only real identifying mark on the blank is sb822.5  Is there a way of telling what blank is actually used?  Other than the Gblanks logo and the lure/line weight there is no other markings.

Googled SB822.5 for you and this came up

http://www.schneidersrods.com/batson_2005%20new_forecast_blanks.htm

Scroll down to to where it says 'Standard Graphite New "Spin Bass"  Series'

It says the SB822.5 is a 6'10" Medium Extra-Fast and it has lure and line weights listed as well

Thanks, of all things, never thought of google.