The best small carbon rod I have is a 6' 9", 5 piece (Yes FIVE!), 3wt, Winston LT. It's a touch 'quicker' than the historically usual Winston but as a small stream rod, I love it. I've also got a 7ft, 4wt, 2 piece Sage XP and I'm not very fond of that either . . . and I'm a big fan of the longer Sage XPs.
"I have an Orvis Superfine - 6ft, 3wt - pretty dreadful rod. Has an action that reminds me of cooked spaghetti" . . . When I posted this I wasn't at home (babysitting duties for my youngest Granddaughter) and I've just been to check on the rod tube - apologies - it's a Superfine Full-Flex 5.5, 6' 6", 2wt - but still an utter 'noodle'. In mad moments I use it to fish for little, roach, chub and dace in a sidestream of the Gt Ouse.