![]() Retrieve: The Revo SX is available in two different retrieve ratios ( 6.4:1 and 7.1:1 ). This reel is very compact, lightweight and comfortable to palm. Performance: We fished this reel spooled with twelve pound Sunline Super Natural monofilament and mounted on a Phenix M1 MX72H-B (7'2" Heavy Powered) casting rod. Croix Legend Xtreme rod as well as a Phenix M1. Quality Ratings for Abu Garcia Gen 3 Revo SX The knobs do exhibit maybe a millimeter - if that - of play into and away from the handle. There is a very-very slight degree of backplay in the reel but only if you hold the reel and handle very tight in both hands and wiggle back and forth. The reel is finished in a smooth and consistent matte black with red highlights at the spool, under the dragstar, and in the handle nut and port holes. The sideplates on this reel align perfectly with the frame with no noticeable gaps or protrusions anywhere as you run your finger over the joints and seams. The fit and finish of our Revo SX is outstanding. Introducing Abu Garcia's third generation Revo SX casting reel. Abu Garcia manufactures all their Revo line of reels in Korea and in looking over the Gen 3 Revo SX, it's easy to understand why. In recent years we've seen an influx of product from Thailand, Taiwan, to the country many are referring to as "the New Japan" because of the quality of product being produced within their borders. Quality/Construction: Several countries in the Far East are now being leveraged for manufacturing other than just China and Japan. Introducing our take on Abu Garcia's 3rd Generation Revo SX. Their entry into this workhorse category of casting reels? Well, that's the reel we're looking at today. Since the introduction of Abu Garcia's Revo line of baitcasting reels, the company has been very aggressive in their efforts to dominate market share as is evidenced by the diversity of their lineup. This is the true sweetspot between what most consider budget reels and an entry level to high end. Introduction: If there's a segment of low profile baitcasting reels that can be defined as "workhorse", it's those products priced in the rough range of $150. Abu Garcia's Workhorse - the Gen 3 Revo SX
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