Thread: How much of a difference do AGS guides make?

So I recently bought a Daiwa Presso V 60XUL and I absolutely love it. Paired up with a light reel and light line it makes these 5 inch bluegill a challenge to bring it. Not to mention that I can't believe how vibrant these fish feel in the rod handle when they're pulling and head shaking. Anyway, I love this rod and I saw that Daiwa makes the same rod but with AGS guides instead. The price is essentially double depending on the model and I was wondering if these guides really make that big of a difference? It's a lot of money, but if I love this rod so much, I wouldn't mind spending some extra money on a rod with AGS guides if I'd love that one even more.

Make sure guides are the only difference when comparing these rods and their prices. For example, blanks are far more important than guides.