St. Croix
St. Croix Premier
$155
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St. Croix Premier vs KastKing Perigee II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. KastKing Perigee II is cheaper at $55.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
KastKing
KastKing Perigee II
$55.99Cheaper
Which is better: the St. Croix Premier or KastKing Perigee II?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The KastKing Perigee II is the cheaper at $55.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | St. Croix Premier | KastKing Perigee II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $155 | $55.99 |
| Brand | St. Croix | KastKing |
| Released | — | — |
| Configuration | spinning | casting |
| Length (ft) | 5.5 | 7 |
| Pieces | 1 | 2 |
| Power | medium | medium |
| Action | fast | fast |
| Lure weight (oz) | 1/4-5/8 | — |
| Line weight (lb) | 6-12 | — |
| Rod weight (oz) | — | — |
| Blank material | carbon-fiber | carbon-fiber |
| Guide material | aluminum-oxide | — |
| Handle material | cork | EVA |
Sources — St. Croix Premier: stcroixrods.com (verified 2026-07-13). KastKing Perigee II: kastking.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the St. Croix Premier and KastKing Perigee II?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Configuration: St. Croix Premier spinning vs KastKing Perigee II casting
- Length (ft): St. Croix Premier 5.5 vs KastKing Perigee II 7
- Pieces: St. Croix Premier 1 vs KastKing Perigee II 2
- Handle material: St. Croix Premier cork vs KastKing Perigee II EVA