The Tripwire is on the Sweetheart blank, my QS is smaller at the tip then both my Sweethearts. Same diameter as my buddies QStick, the action of mine is a little softer then his. I purchased mine 3 years ago also, the only difference is mine is a stealth w/ syncork. Odd, still a fun rod. Thanks for all the info and Thoughts. I do have a PN that I like alot too, maybe not 20, 000 reasons though Nice Work