I've been using my buddies 7' Diawa Pitching stick(Tough & Light Series) and what a difference between that and 6'6". The accuracy alone has improved 90%. I'm going to get either a 7' jig rod or 7'2" Pitching Stick. The Jig rod is roughly a little more than ounce lighter the the PS but the PS has a higher power number(5 to 2). I'm leaning towards the 7'2". I think its going to be a Powell, I have a Powell spinning rod and absolutely love it, I use it more than the Cumara.