sneaky, sneaky...

funny how big a deal we make between some reels that have 9 or 10 vs. a reel that "only" has 5 or 6, although both reels may have the same 5 where they "matter" most.

That is right those bearings in the handle knobs serve no purpose in my opinion. The ones with the 11 or 12 bearings really blow my mind just an advertising tool.

Take the Revo line.

Revo S has 3 bearings on the spool shaft, 1 on the crankshaft, and the roller (the 5 main bearings) along with 4 in the handle.

Revo SX has the same as the S, plus 2 on the levelwind

STX-same as SX. Titanium Nitride levelwind, everslik coated crankshaft and pawl, and the seperating spool thing (infini spool II) are the only differences in it and the SX.

Premier: only has 1 bearing on the levelwind, and no handle bearing. Yes, the $100 S technically has a "better" handle. I'm sure the premier's is to reduce weight though.

Revo Inshore: same setup and and design as the STX, with a stainless steel crankshaft, and all the bearings (instead of just the spool and roller) are HPCR bearings. No bearings in the handle though.



and considering that the 5 "key" bearings are the same in all the reels, and all the spool bearings are the HPCR bearings, all the models cast virtually the same (breakings systems aside).

Before the "big selloff", Quantum Tour PT was $40 more than the Energy PT. The difference: 4 bearings in the handle. All the part numbers between the two are the same except for the frame and external body parts and the only differences there are because of the cosmetics, different finish.