I have used Lamiglas rods for years. I began using them (both drift and fly rods) because the price was right. I have continued using them because they cast well and cover the gamut of my needs. My experience includes trout and steelhead fishing in Washington to dorado fishing in Baja. In every case I've had excellent performance from Lamiglas rods.
I have the Lamiglas Titanium models in 5-7 weights and they are lightweight and very quick loaders that develop a lot of line speed with a minimum of back casting.
I am addressing Lamiglas because most of my experience has been with Lamiglas. In my opinion, speaking in general, most of the rods offered by respected manufacturers -- including the titanium enchanced models -- probably have a lot more and better inherent casting properties than most of us will ever be able to bring out of them. As for dropping $400+ on a fly rod there are a lot of good rods on the market for a helluva lot less money that will provide good service.

Les Johnson