I test cast a 9 foot 5wt yesterday and I must admit that I was a little disappointed after all the hype I've been reading about these rods. I don't see how they can classify it as a "fast" action. Maybe I've just been casting the Winston LTX too much, (which, IMO, is a terrible rod, and I hope it hasn't ruined my casting stroke). But the Boron sure did feel a little like a wet noodle.
I cast a 9 foot 5wt Sage SLT also and I think it was actually smoother, more solid and didn't feel that much slower than the Boron even though the Sage is classified as a "medium fast" rod.

How does a Sage XP compare to the Boron?

Has anyone else noticed anything similar about the action of the Boron?

Are there any current Boron owners willing to admit they spent $600 for a rod they don't like and wish they had something else?

Thanks,
Ben