Travis, I own one, in fact it is the only popper rod that I do own. I have asked the same question, and aparently it is more of a stickbait rod rather than a popper rod. I've got a 20k spool with PE10 Varivas on it, and havn't snapped it yet.
Actually my opinion is not relevant, as I havn't caught a fish on any other rod!
The fish pictured was on a stick bait, and I short stroked the fish in, not going anywhere near a high stick.
The rod throws 150g poppers ande stick baits nicely (I think) but didn't handle I cup hammer heads.
Cheers, Shane.