I have 3 sonic sk3 rods. 6-12lb, 12-20lb, and 20-30lb. they all appear to be soft at the tip, but that is a good thing in my opinion. I enjoy using the lightest one the most as it gives all fish a sporting chance, but can still handle a good size fish.
I can understand that with a large weight or heavy pirk on the line it will spoil the action, but if you are using braid, especially 30lb with just a 5-6oz sinker and a shad dangling over a wreck, the fun begins. some may scoff at such light line but, if you get hung up on the wreck or rough ground, doesn't matter if you're using 30lb or 80lb you're gonna loose it anyway, so why struggle so hard to break it out.