Daiwa Kage’ Flipping stick. It has the tough, double footed guide train with SiC(braid rods...Alconite on the regular) inserts and is light and severely strong.

I like the 765 and the 766 rods from Dobyns. Here are the specs on the..

765 Description: 1pc. 12-25lb, 1/4- 2oz, Med/Hvy Flip Fast Action
Techniques: Flippin' Stick

766 Description: 1pc. 14-30lb, 3/8- 2 1/2oz, Hvy Flip Fast Action
Techniques: Flippin' Stick

They both get the job done very wel

Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.'

Thad Rains.

High end or 250$

High end to me is A nrx 895. I also Use my 854 which is shorter.

Miner, I haven't had a chance to flip with the "one" 4.5 yet but it can throw an arig a mile and feels and losds great.

The 970 to me is equivalent to the old 104.5. I know it says the 1100 is also XXH as well. But it just feels like the 1100 is a step above the 970 in power.
The “one” series rods are unbelievable. I’ve been using the 03 one a lot this year so far throwing traps and senkos and dang they are sensitive. Some of the LPC’s you can use for several different things. I flip with a 7’3 970. I also use it for frogs. Judy and Tim have done a great job on these new rods.

I broke a Warhammer trying to pull a snag. I replaced it with another Warhammer and have had no issues. I also broke two MB Javelins in the course of one week, by boat-flipping 5lbers, which is clearly user error. I replaced with a third Javelin. Megabass makes great rods, but the breaking issues are real, however, at least in my case, all attributable to my errors rather than an inherent weakness or deficiency in the rod.

I use my NRX 895, that thing will yank a dock out of water.

Kistler Z-Bone

I think i will try out the power tackle 1100 and the 970

You will be impress I have most of the power tackle line and I love them.

I agree, "high-end" and $250. don't go together. Loomis NRX, all the way.

Kistler 7'3" or 7'6" KLX 5 Power Heavy or 6 Power X-Heavy. If you need heavier there is a 7 Power XX-Heavy.
https://kistlerrods.com/products/klx-fishing-rod?variant=29631218876464

what is the better power tackle rod the 970 or the 1100

Very close. 1100 is a little more stout. But not by much. I prefer the 970 cause I like to flip with a 7'3. You can get the 970 in a 7'3 or 7'6. The 1100 is only 7'6.

GLX 954

I've tried plenty of "broom sticks" and the 954 has the right tip/back bone for me.