I have a 4 weight built by Loomispeople It'll out cast the 4 weight TMF built by Winston by at LEAST 10... The TMF is made to cast like 40- 50 feet under best circumstances (which means no wind, wf line, a better caster than I)...
Later,
Peter
the rod, line, conditions, caster ability, all play a part in distance... which, IMHO, is the least of my concerns... presentation is MY #1 casting concern.