the other day, 6'9" MH LTA. I got on the Kistler forum & asked if the tip is faster than previous 6'9" MH LTA models, like last year & year before. The man himself said that the tip is much faster than previous years, so I'm hoping that's the case. I really like the look (even though I've not seen one or tried one in person) w/ the split grip. The tips on the previous year & year before LTA's on the 6'9" MH was kinda whippy, so I'm hoping that this years model is a bit more stiffer.

Only gripe I have is they went from the zirconium guides to Fuji Sic guides. I liked the zirconium guides but Sic guides are very nice indeed.

So any of you have any experience w/ the 2009 LTA, especiallly the 6'9" MH? Is the tip faster as the man mentioned?

Wow, those are very nice looking rods.

Wish my Loomis had that split grip.

Congrats on your purchase!