Todd Vivian, the former rod designer for Lamiglas was hired by Mudhole and about a year later MHX blanks came out. Originally the light powered long rods had some failures, but when myself and others were asking about particulars only one was a head scratcher. I myself have had no problems with any of the blanks. and none of the med light and heavier blanks seem to have had any problems over the years. No one I'm aware of has had a warranty problem, or poor customer service from Mudhole.