2020-02-28 PENN BATTLE 6000 spinning reel. Diawa 11ft FT SURF SERIES rod. The ultimate test but don't believe what a fisherman sez! ;-) shot on GoPro Hero 7 Black No fish were harmed in this test.
I find the length of the rod is not the issue. It's about weight and how springy the rod is. Sometimes that spring is just the tip. Custom rods that are light weight and have a bend that can launch a bait 300 yds will not wear you out. This fiberglass rod is heavy, a bit stiff and tough as a Mack truck at $25.
I use a 14ft rod and seems ok for me, i paired it up with an Okuma Safina Noir SFR-80 Fixed spool however will upgrade to a 13ft Zziplex Primo Synchro with a PENN 525 Mag soon
It's very high quality for the money! The only drawback is the wieght. It will wear you out if you are casting lures. Would be good for bait, trolling or pier.