I want to get a 7'6" Heavy rod for flippin a jig and I'm debating between a Dobyns 766FLIP - a champion series rod or a SS766FLIP, a savvy series, though I'm open to other suggestions. It's a $70 difference between those 2 rods, but I'm willing to spend it if it will make a big difference. Any thoughts? is either lighter?

I haven't fished either one of these rods but recently have had the same issue.  I talked to the guy at Dobyns and he says the blanks are totally different with different blanks and guides.  The Savvy blank is a cheaper blank with cheaper guides.  As far as what they told me on performance however, it seems sensitivity is the only real difference.  Again, I haven't fished them though.

I've fished them all. Before I make a suggestion, I'm curious to know what size jigs, and what type of cover you will be fishing with this rod. Are you going to be fishing really heavy cover? Or are you more just looking for a stout, good strong jig rod for open water, outside weedlines, and some flipping up to tules?

The reason I ask, is you may want to consider the 765 if you won't be fishing right in the middle of the thick stuff. It's a bit lighter then the 766 and one of my favorite jig rods out there.

For the sake of answering the question directly, I highly recommend going with the Champion. This will be your jig rod, something where sensitivity is the most important, as with any bottom bouncing baits. The extra $70 certainly will give you added sensitivity and help out. It's better to get the cheaper Savvy rods for baits that sensitivity isn't as key.

Will be fishing mostly 3/4 oz in thick stuff. So I suppose I'll go with the 766FLIP.  Thanks for the advice

I have a 766 champion and I love it very well balanced. I use it for heavy flippin, jigs,and top water frogs,   I've even thrown some deep cranks on it.  Good choice if you decide to get it.