In regard to the performance of this reel, it is generally what you would expect for the $150 range. No signs of grittiness and the spin time on the spool is fairly decent. After two seasons without any cleanings, it still feels and sounds similar to the day it was bought which easily tells you how quality the bearings are and that they most likely over grease/oil these guys from the factory. How does it compare to other reels? In my personal opinion I would rank it at a slightly higher level than the Revo S (to be expected since the SX is the more expensive version), but considerably lower than the Zata. As a result, I believe in the future I would probably go for the cheaper Revo S or dish out a few more dollars for the Zata. There is one major plus to the reel though, its killer looks which may reel in the fishermen just as it does fish.
BFA’s score: 9/10. For the price, I believe there may be slightly better options out there… but, then again you can never go wrong with a Revo or an Abu Garcia product. It has performed flawlessly over the years.
Check out the Revo SX here:
https://amzn.to/2KF4fT8