I have never owned an Outlaw. I think I will try one in the future if they can make a 12' with a Cork handle. I do however own a 7.5 Crappie Wizard. Nice sensitive rod. To be quite honost. I wish I had gotten one either shorter or longer. If I fish with anything over 7' then I would just as soon have an 11 or 12' in my hand. If I'm throwing a cork I like them under 7. I got mine from Richard Williams and the 7.5 was all he had at the time.