Never owned one, but, I know two guys who had snapping issues with them, a few inches down from the tip. John, I never heard that on the 1083's, just the 4's.
I'll "stick" with the 1088 and 1087 Batson's
I just had my 1084 (spinning) out for some "tune up casts" the other day - and snapped it - 11 1/2 inches from the tip !!!
now i can't find the slip for warranty replacement