i built a rod on the same blank as the X10MTC and don't really care for it. it doesn't load up well for making long casts and the taper is way too fast. somebody else on this board described it as "a q-tip sticking out the end of a piece of conduit".

i think you'll be happier with the 10-20 rated rod. in reality, it'll have the lighter action of the two choices.