I don't know......phones do more each year, cars offer more options each year, etc. seems like progress?
As to "newest", it's all relative. One of my favorite rods is the Hardy Zenith. I think it won first place about 4 years ago. It is still up there in the top 4-5 rods, I believe.
I did ask their fly shop if they could say why Reddington and LL Bean weren't included. If they answer, I will pass the info on.