Cabelas has replaced the XMLTi with the new Platimum Z rods for 2012 and after reading a bit on them they seemed to have stepped up above the xmlti but still keep the price at $200.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Rods/Casting-Rods%7C/pc/104793480/c/104764680/sc/104823180/Cabelas-Platinum-ZX-Casting-Rod/1312588.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fishing-rods-casting-rods%2F_%2FN-1102351%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104823180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd1312587%253Bcat104764680&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd1312587%3Bcat104764680%3Bcat104823180

Specs: http://www.cabelas.com/custserv/custserv_popup.jsp?pageName=TechSpecCabelasPlatinumZX

The rod specs on the components look like they are quality as well. Looking at the 7' MH/F possibly when they do hit the stores and if they are that much lighter then the xmlti they are truly light rods.

I just saw these the other day as well, can't wait to see them in person!

look awesome except for those eva grips.