but surely a 13' 3lb is a casting tool?
What do you want it for Jason and why?
My experience of Ballistas is that they are at least 1/2lb under on their TC's.
So a 3lb Ballista would be a better playing rod, really being a 2 1/2, but not much cop for mega casting.
A more tip actioned, proper 3lb rod, would be less good at playing fish under the tip, but would be a better distance casting rod.