Hey all, been about five years since I last made a rod. Planning on an ultralight 5' rod, medium action.

So far I'm leaning towards a Rainshadow RX7, but I'm tempted to try an MHX. Anybody tried these? Ive heard somewhere the MHX compares to a G Loomis IMX (but I seriously doubt it)!

Any comments on the RX7 vs MHX? Comparable blanks for under $50?

I just built up one of the Batson Forecast RX6 SP600. Great rod! Casts very nicely and has enough power to set the hook at the end of a good cast. I have also used the Am Tackle Matrix 5' UL, also a nice blank, but physically heavier. The MHX series are pretty nice; I am building one of the blend models currently for a light inshore saltwater rod.

The Batson blanks are great. I think, however, you would be pleasantly surprised by the MHX. It is a first rate blank. I have built several rods on blanks in the MHX line. They have become my "go to" blank for lots of different applications. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

I've built a few on the MHX line and really like them. A heck of a lineup and GREAT PRICE. Working on a 7' 2pc light right now

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Just in case you have not picked out all the parts you could try this set up for starters

IS600
Rainshadow Spin Multi-Purpose Rod

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # IS600-M 5' 1pc Ultra/Lt Spin - Matte Clear
Butt cap: HDCCBC20 High Density Cork Composite Butt Cap
Reel Seat: GSTG16C-TC Textured Gray Graphite Spin Reel Seat w/Cushion-Real Light TICH
Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70" Length
Fore Grip: FG200A/.250 2" Foregrip Grade 'A' .1875" ID
Rear Grip: RG4A-1875 4" Cork Rear Grip 'A' Grade Cork
Winding Check: BWC05 Black Winding Check .20" I.D.
Hookeeper: TCHKS Small TiCH Hook Keeper
Tip Top LTCPCT06R04.5 Light TiCH Plated 'P' Top 06 Ring TiCH 4.5 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) LTCVSCG Light TiCH Plated Single Foot V Frame TiCH Ring

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st LTCVSCG06 4"
2nd LTCVSCG07 9"
3rd LTCVSCG08 15"
4th LTCVSCG12 22.5"
5th LTCVSCG20 32.75"

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

I haven't built on the is600. But I have a 720 and absolutely love it. As far as the MHX I have that blank also and it is awesome too. Funny thing is I also have a factory built loomis IMX 6010. Ill take my mhx over it anyday. Perhaps not a.fair comparison as my mhx was built with micro guides and the difference in the hand is unbelievable. I guess my point is don't count out the mhx compared to the imx based on price. As far as deciding between the 720 and the 6010 either way you will have a fun rod

Karry Batson Wrote:
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> Just in case you have not picked out all the parts
> you could try this set up for starters
>
> IS600
> Rainshadow Spin Multi-Purpose Rod
>
> Component Part Number Part Description
> Rod Blank Model # IS600-M 5' 1pc Ultra/Lt Spin -
> Matte Clear
> Butt cap: HDCCBC20 High Density Cork Composite
> Butt Cap
> Reel Seat: GSTG16C-TC Textured Gray Graphite Spin
> Reel Seat w/Cushion-Real Light TICH
> Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD
> 3.70" Length
> Fore Grip: FG200A/.250 2" Foregrip Grade 'A'
> .1875" ID
> Rear Grip: RG4A-1875 4" Cork Rear Grip 'A' Grade
> Cork
> Winding Check: BWC05 Black Winding Check .20"
> I.D.
> Hookeeper: TCHKS Small TiCH Hook Keeper
> Tip Top LTCPCT06R04.5 Light TiCH Plated 'P' Top
> 06 Ring TiCH 4.5 Tube
> Guides (see below for size and
> quantity) LTCVSCG Light TiCH Plated Single Foot V
> Frame TiCH Ring
>
> Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement
> - In inches from the tip top
> 1st LTCVSCG06 4"
> 2nd LTCVSCG07 9"
> 3rd LTCVSCG08 15"
> 4th LTCVSCG12 22.5"
> 5th LTCVSCG20 32.75"


Holy amazing service! I haven't decided on the blank yet, but I will probably be buying most if not all of the other components from Schneiders (which means probably mostly Batson).

Phil Brenner Wrote:
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> I haven't built on the is600. But I have a 720 and
> absolutely love it. As far as the MHX I have that
> blank also and it is awesome too. Funny thing is
> I also have a factory built loomis IMX 6010. Ill
> take my mhx over it anyday. Perhaps not a.fair
> comparison as my mhx was built with micro guides
> and the difference in the hand is unbelievable. I
> guess my point is don't count out the mhx compared
> to the imx based on price. As far as deciding
> between the 720 and the 6010 either way you will
> have a fun rod


Thanks for all the replies. Batson makes great stuff, and I've said before they have great service. But I'm really curious just how good the MHX is.

Jay McCarthy wrote:

Thanks for all the replies. Batson makes great stuff, and I've said before they have great service. But I'm really curious just how good the MHX is


I have put MHX rods I have built up against comparable G. Loomis rods that I also built. I can't say which I like more. What I CAN say for certain is they both perform at a very high level. The big difference is the price.
What this translates into is more profit for the builder. Why would you charge $100 less for a rod built on an MHX blank when the performance level is so high?

I will go with teh MHX, they compare really great with teh weight factor, compared to my St.Croix ultralite, How about painting teh rods and finish any ideas?

I will go with teh MHX, they compare really great with teh weight factor, compared to my St.Croix ultralite, How about painting teh rods and finish any ideas?