Red Dawg,
Just finished a 9' 5wt. HHX. Overall the blank was excellent in fit and finish. The spine was easy to see but not a dramatic curve as I have seen on some blanks and the ferrules were good and snug. This was the first blank I have ordered from H&H, but about the 40th I have built.
This blank at this price level would be hard to match from any other manufacturer.
Just my $0.02
Bryan