These threads of testing for casting and overall performance have gotten my attention too. My six foot build doesn’t act like I think it should and I’m going to strip the all stainless guides and replace them with Alconite high framed guides. Same sizes basically and I might drop a guide or two, depending on how the line lays out. I have an old Lightning Rod in 5’6” with 4 guides and a tip and it is a casting fool. Nothing I have comes close and the line lay is just plain ugly. Go figure. I’m going to do some cast testing and write down the results before and after I change it up, and I’ll keep you posted.