Money no object ? Tenyru all the way.......the red rods that I know are a class apart.
But, it's great now that we can get very good "modern style lure fishing" rods for all kinds of prices now, and I only see this situation improving. All credit to Mick for opening my eyes up so much about these kinds of rods.
The heavier Grauvell is fine, but it does not have a very subtle tip and it's hard to "feel" much when working surface lures and especially soft plastics. It's a good grip it and rip it rod.
The lighter Gravuell is stunning - that's only my opinion of course, but this is the one I like. Have used it plenty for plastics, there is that all important "feel" with the more sensitive tip, and I reckon it's just a very good value "fish all lures all ways" kind of modern style bass rod.
Hope that helps.
Will be really interesting to see other rods like these at Nantes.