Everyone has their choice and their reasons for making them.
I just swapped this year from a fiberglass rod to a graphite rod. I chose Southern Crappie Rods. I have not been disappointed at all. I chose these rods after reading great reviews on them and a point that was made to me. You don't see Southern Crappie Rods for sale in the classifieds here. I now understand why people keep them.
Good luck with whatever you choose to do!