Chronarch. Same price as the CuradoDC....but better.
My reasoning? A 7’2” H is great for flipping, pitching, and punching. Those are close combat fishing. I have all of the reels you listed, as well as almost every other current Shimano. The DC is NOT a good choice for close combat style stuff. The Curado K is a decent choice, but the extra bearings, slightly better gearing, and better drag of the Chronarch make it a little more durable and a better match for a heavy action rod.
Excellent advice IMO. The “DC” is braking immediately, even when you don’t want it to. The Chronarchs that I have are older but they are built like a tank and just don’t have to be babied the way some others do. That being said... I really like my new Curado Ks. You can really dial in a Shimano reel to each specific bait, line and lure type. For combat fishing, Curado K or Chronarch will get you there.
