Browning Z9 or Sensa 774

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- 03/03/2011 at 8:58 pm #45093
  TF_arrow otter
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  Straight to the point lads, which is the best pole ??
- 03/03/2011 at 9:23 pm #134192
  shark7
  browning Z9 ~clap
- 03/03/2011 at 9:24 pm #134193
  TF_craigm
  Z9 every time ~clap ~clap ~clap
- 03/03/2011 at 9:42 pm #134196
  TF_Dabbsie
  Used my new Z9 for the 1st time last weekend, Honestly its stiffer and ships better than my Airity did.
- 03/03/2011 at 10:12 pm #134200
  TF_Mick Fordham
  I’ve had my Z9 since the very first batch and has never let me down.
  
  The Power Match Kits are great and you can now chose to have normal or the puller kit option when you buy the pole.
  
  As has been said very stiff a joy to ship and I have never had a problem with sections coiming apart (as I did on other poles I’ve owned in the past).
  
  I did break a No.7 section (the breakage was my own fault), ordered a new section on the monday and had the section by the Thursday.
- 03/03/2011 at 10:52 pm #134204
  mo-can do
  The spares delivery is second to non!
  
  Order on monday, delivered on Thursday
  By UPS… The most reliable courier in the business.
  
  And can be tracked to the door by the dealer themselves.
- 04/03/2011 at 8:28 am #134211
  TF_wildinguk
  I love my 774, never let me down either and spares easy to get, top kits cheaper than the z9. Horse for courses really.
  
  There’s also the new xl74, the 774 with slightly longer sections that might be worth trying.
  
  I’ve not tried a z9 yet, so can’t compare. Best bet, get to a shop and try them all out. Try and work out which will best suit your fishing style. I fish mostly 7-13m for silverfish, the 774 suits my style. The mini 6/7 is a godsend, is like having a half butt for the lengths I fish.
  
  Never once had sections come apart, and it comes with a great spares package.
  
  But if you fish long, from what I;ve read on here, the z9 might well be a better pole.
- 04/03/2011 at 8:53 am #134213
  Anonymous
  cant really compare as have never USED a z9 (all poles are good in the shop).i have a sensas 774 and its never let me down and am really impressed by it.try and have a go with someones on the bank and then decide which is the best pole for you.good luck with whatever you choose.
- 04/03/2011 at 9:00 am #134214
  TF_p2hl_p2hl
  the 774 is being replaced this year, where the z9 is only from last year…
  that will influence resale value, and most likely spares…
  
  74XL however is new for 2011… take a look at that one…
- 04/03/2011 at 9:29 am #134218
  TF_NathanWatson
  Heard they’re both the same pole!!?? Where are you ordering the spare no. 7s etc from and how much was it? Also, do you think it feels heavier than the Airity? I have a Z9 and a Tournament Pro and think the Z9 is heavier but not had them side by side to be sure yet!
- 04/03/2011 at 9:40 am #134222
  TF_joffmiester
  i have a 774 top pole and the spares are not over priced so you concentrate more on your fishing,rather than wondering if you brake a section how long will it be before you can get a new one.and for me that counts for a lot as most poles nowadays have caught up with each other
  i had a section broken by a jogger the other week and by friday i had a new one and it was a no8 section errrr
- 04/03/2011 at 9:45 am #134225
  TF_kid_a
  G Max 1000
- 04/03/2011 at 10:31 am #134227
  TF_Ommadawn
  Sold my Pro for the 774. Best pole I have ever had. Tried all the top models over several weeks and the 774 (not even on my shortlist) won by a long way. Picked it up and was truly gobsmacked by the lightness and balance. Lovely finish which glides nicely and one of the best spares packages around plus the joker card. Wouldn’t swap it for anything at the moment.
  
  I’m sure the Browning pole is excellent too but I would be amazed if its as light as the 774.
- 04/03/2011 at 10:44 am #134229
  TF_NathanWatson
  Just noticed, both blokes that say they got the spares quick are sponsored by Browning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 04/03/2011 at 10:55 am #134232
  TF_Johnny Mac
  @kid_a wrote:
  
  G Max 1000
  
  ~clap ~clap ~clap
- 04/03/2011 at 11:04 am #134233
  TF_NathanWatson
  @Johnny Mac wrote:
  
  @kid_a wrote:
  
  G Max 1000
  
  ~clap ~clap ~clap
  
  Heard they break every time you try and slap rig or strike at short range for silvers?
- 04/03/2011 at 11:04 am #134234
  TF_joffmiester
  nathan i’m sponsored by sensas i’ve helped loads of anglers which you could say is a part of the sponsorship i can only pass on advice its up to the individuals choice on what he picks the 774 was a long time coming and a few previous modals were not good enough but the 774 ticks all the right boxes now and the spare package is second to non in my eyes but like i say this is only my opinion matey
- 04/03/2011 at 11:07 am #134237
  TF_NathanWatson
  Do you know if it’s the same pole as the Z9? Heard it is and every section fits?
- 04/03/2011 at 11:27 am #134239
  TF_kid_a
  @NathanWatson wrote:
  
  @Johnny Mac wrote:
  
  @kid_a wrote:
  
  G Max 1000
  
  ~clap ~clap ~clap
  
  Heard they break every time you try and slap rig or strike at short range for silvers?
  
  They only break when someone on the next peg leaves there net bag in the middle of the grass behind them in gale force winds…..
  
  Seriously though make sure you check the actual length of these poles before deciding….
- 04/03/2011 at 11:31 am #134240
  TF_NathanWatson
  Measured both of mine, Z9 was 15.7M with the no.2 cut back about 8 inch, long 4 and half butt or short 4 and full 17.5M extension. Think Pro was 15.9 with tip out, short 4 and 17.5M extension but joints come apart all the time! Z9 seems better in that respect but not had a big slapping day yet!
- 04/03/2011 at 12:06 pm #134243
  TF_biggs
  Participant
  joffmeister you have a p.m.
- 04/03/2011 at 1:09 pm #134245
  TF_joffmiester
  sent mate
- 04/03/2011 at 2:28 pm #134250
  TF_wildinguk
  @p2hl_p2hl wrote:
  
  the 774 is being replaced this year, where the z9 is only from last year…
  that will influence resale value, and most likely spares…
  
  74XL however is new for 2011… take a look at that one…
  
  It’s still in the 2011 catalog, they’ve just added the xl74 too.
- 04/03/2011 at 2:31 pm #134251
  TF_wildinguk
  SHould add, like alot of poles now (new maver ones i think inc), the 774 is only 13m with the number one in and the half butt, or the short 6/7 added.
- 04/03/2011 at 2:32 pm #134252
  TF_biggs
  Participant
  Joffmeister another pm sent.
- 04/03/2011 at 5:45 pm #134265
  Anonymous
  I use a 774,had it approx 12 months and before i bought it tried out a few other top end poles before deciding to go for the 774..I thought it was the stiffest most useable pole out of all of the ones i tried and most of all it suited me.
  I had it up in the back garden before first use and if i can remember correctly with a 17.5 metre extention and the half butt added but with the No 1 taken out it measured roughly 16.75 metres long.
  its an excellent pole at 16 metres and very stiff but at 13 metres i dont think you’ll find a better pole to fish with.
  Spares package is also excellent with 10/11 top kits.
- 04/03/2011 at 5:54 pm #134266
  TF_Bodde
  Participant
  sensas 774 for me!
- 04/03/2011 at 7:19 pm #134276
  TF_NathanWatson
  @WOODY999 wrote:
  
  I use a 774,had it approx 12 months and before i bought it tried out a few other top end poles before deciding to go for the 774..I thought it was the stiffest most useable pole out of all of the ones i tried and most of all it suited me.
  I had it up in the back garden before first use and if i can remember correctly with a 17.5 metre extention and the half butt added but with the No 1 taken out it measured roughly 16.75 metres long.
  its an excellent pole at 16 metres and very stiff but at 13 metres i dont think you’ll find a better pole to fish with.
  Spares package is also excellent with 10/11 top kits.
  
  Very short that then mate!
- 04/03/2011 at 8:08 pm #134283
  Anonymous
  Not really Nathan when you consider that Sensas state that the half butt takes it up to the quoted lengths…3/4 of a metre short with the No 1 removed is pretty good in my book.
- 04/03/2011 at 8:31 pm #134285
  TF_NathanWatson
  Anyone confirm if all Sensas and Z9 sections fit?
- 04/03/2011 at 10:27 pm #134294
  TF_paulD
  I dont think anyone should be worried about the strenght of the Z9. Adam Richards has posted on here a few times about the stick hes given his Z9 & z7. Had mine for over a year and its survived some bad treatment including windy days and roller collapses that would have destroyed my old tourney, sensas and Maver.
  Not sure about the weight question. The z9 feels about the same as my tourney to me (but the 9 is longer), but I think lighter poles must mean weaker poles which is u/s for the fishing most of us do these days.
  I trod on 2 sections and got spares in 4 days and I sponsor myself ! extra kits ive bought have come quickly to.
- 05/03/2011 at 8:47 am #134302
  TF_Dodge
  Sensas 774 for me ….. it does everything !
  
  Nathan , only women notice a couple of inches !
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