Is the Tokyo Rig Better Than the Texas Rig?

Ever since the Tokyo rig was introduced in the U.S., many anglers have experimented with different uses for the rig.

At first glance, people see the rig as a combination of a compact, hardwired drop shot rig, stubby Carolina rig, oversized jika rig or very strange Texas rig. Looks to me like it's a uniqe rig with a number of interesting possibilities!

But does the Tokyo rig truly offer advantages over a traditional Texas rig as bass pro Mike Iaconelli states in the following video?

Take a moment, watch and see!