I believe the lighter, thin wall rods are much more comfortable to fish in hand. That sensitivity is a trade off for durability.
IMHO that is for what you are paying.

Ask the CG PA guy. He picked up an older rod I offered up free to veterans/active duty a couple of years ago.
I take care of my investment in fun. Okay, it might have had some colored cork from egg dye. Beyond that it's was almost new. The rod manufacturer made a quality product.

I've broken another and I see no responsibilty or obligation from the rod builder.