I was a Daiwa (JDM and USDM) rod guy for many years, in between and alongside, Megabass, Evergreen and RAID Japan. I'm down to the final choices (for now, at least) and it stands like this:
1. RAID Japan Baltoro "Heat" - 7'2", MH+C
Length:7.2ft
Power:MH+
Taper:Fast
LureWt:MAX1,1/4oz
Line: MAX20
Probably will keep. Great versatility
2. RAID Japan "Engrave" - 7' M glass
Rod Length: 7'0"
Number of Pieces: 1
Rod Power: Medium
Action/Taper: Regular Fast
Lure Weight: 1/4-1.1/2oz
Line Weight: 12-20lb
Will be leaving the roster. If it were a MH, it probably would have made the cut.
3. Daiwa JDM "Real Control", C73H-SV/ST
Rod Type: Baitcasting Rod
Item Length: 2.21 m
Number of Pieces: 1 and Grip
Folded Length: 190 cm
Item Weight: 107 g
Rod Power: Heavy
Rod Action: Extra Fast
Lure Weight: 3/8-1.1/2 oz 11-42 g
Line Weight: 12-25 lb PE MAX #4
Still undecided, great distance casting, performs well on fight, very good hookset BUT doesn't pin fish as well as I would prefer, one barb of 2 treble hook set. Will see for spinnerbaits, Jack Hammers
4. Daiwa JDM "Real Control", C70MH-LM (Low Modulus Carbon)
Rod Type: Baitcasting Rod
Item Length: 2.13 m
Number of Pieces: 1 and Grip
Folded Length: 183 cm
Item Weight: 95 g
Rod Power: Medium Heavy
Rod Action: Fast
Lure Weight: 1/4-1 oz 7-28 g
Line Weight: 10-20 lb PE MAX #4
Undecided BUT likely keep, Casts well for accuracy and distance, excellent action performs under pressure. Crankbaits, Jack Hammer, spinnerbaits
5. Daiwa JDM "Real Control" C611MH-SV, 6'11"
Rod Type: Baitcasting Rod
Item Length: 2.11 m
Number of Pieces: 1 and Grip
Folded Length: 181 cm
Item Weight: 91 g
Rod Power: MH
Rod Action: F
Lure Weight: 7-28g(1/4-1oz)
Line Weight: 10-20 lb PE:MAX4
6. Daiwa JDM Steez "Top Gun" 7'4"
Rod Length: 2.24m
Number of Pieces: 1 and Grip
Folded Length: 190cm
Rod Weight: 123g
Rod Power: MH+
Action/Taper: RF
Lure Weight: 5/16-1.1/4oz
Line Weight: 10-20lb,PE Max 4