I personally do not care for the flat tips. I have a widow maker 37 Light, split handle and it's not a "feel /finesse" rod. I wish i would have gone with the 38 L standard blank full TN handle.
I also have a 38 inch tickle stick, Flat tip technology, not exactly a fan either. Don't get me wrong, they seem well made but they are a "sight" rod IMO. 5mm 12 tungsten jigs or super small panfish spoons.
I knew nothing about the flat tip and I live in an area where you can't just go pick one up and see it. you order online and hope it's what you were looking for. I should have stuck with thorne bros or other customs out there. I was trying to save some coin but in the end, I just have two expensive rods i don't care for much. The widow maker is a much lighter rod and just seem more quality, but with that is $50, so you would expect it.