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i doubt many will ever notice the different in casting distance of 10-20 yards at the distances you will be getting, no matter the guide layout. for most people, they are casting bait like eels or non-aerodynamic lures like metal lips, so distance is not important. those casting metal, poppers or needles will get distance.
one of the main purposes of the NGC layout is for a lighter and more responsive rod. there is a quicker blank recovery due to larger and heavier guides near the tip. the longer the rod, the more you will notice this, or if you use glass. as numbskul mentioned, lowriders were first built for lighter braids on long rods, > 12'. today, people are testing them on outfits as short as 9', 50# braid, and even 20# mono.
as far as what option is best for you, do some testing or settle on what one you feel you'll be most happy with. all are proven and all work for the purposes intended.
until fuij stops making a 50 collector, the COF method w/ 50mm collectors will be built for northeast surfcasters, who are really the only anglers using this guide.
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