The TryTenkara 360 6:4 is noticeably stiffer than the NextTenkara  360 5:5  and is slightly lighter.  The Try 360 6:4 is  better at casting a  heavier line than the Next 5:5 and that makes it slightly better for casting bigger, bushier or heavier flies.  Also for  tenkara fishing when there is a bit of a breeze.  This difference affects the casting: it's very easy to turn over the line and fly with the slower rods with just a flip of the wrist,  but it lacks the control of the Try 360 6:4 in the wind. The most amazing thing about casting the rod is that you can easily feel the rod loading as you make the cast. The stiffer tip sections transmit the feel of the cast so much better. The difference between the solid tip and the slightly stiffer hollow tip seems it should be noticeable in the feel of very delicate strikes. It gives you all the precision in casting you could want and sufficient backbone to handle larger fish in smaller quarters. The rod is supplied with stretch bag and transparent polycarbonate tubular case.