Revo SX vs. STX

[Fluky]

Anyone have thoughts on whether the STX is really any better than the SX? I'm talking about the new ones here (2010). Main difference seems to be the combo magnetic/centrifugal brakes on the STX vs. just magnetic on the SX. And then some kind of "Everslik" coating on the STX pinion shaft, whatever the heck that means. Sounds like marketing speak to me. I know the older SX models were kinda hard to cast for some people, but the brakes on the newer models were supposed to be beefed up some. There was a report here about that a while back. I've also heard some people actually prefer the SX. And I also really like the black and red

Basically, I'm just trying to decide if it's a mistake not to pony up a little more for the STX. Premier is out of my range, I'm afraid.

Want to use this for pitching esp. Will also see some inshore use.

Of course, I could just go green, but I have an older curado (which has been great) and am looking to try something else out. I like the increased drag on the Revos, too.

thx all...

[Redfish]

I have an SX and a STX and love them both, but IMO the STX is much smoother and seems more "refined" than the SX. If you are set on the black and red, there are always painters who will paint it any color you want!

[D.R.]

I have an SX and a STX and love them both, but IMO the STX is much smoother and seems more "refined" than the SX. If you are set on the black and red, there are always painters who will paint it any color you want!

I agree, the STX is a much better reel.

D.R.

[jeb]

It's not just the DBS that makes the STX worth the extra money. It's also got the Infini II spool, which has a split shaft at the pinion gear. That allows for more distance on the cast since you're not having to spin the entire spool shaft.

[NCbigbass]

I looked at a 2010 SX(one with the swept handle)other day and I belive it now has the split spool shaft as well if I remember correctly........I think the biggest differece now is the titanium nitride coated spool and worm gear, and the dual braking, which for $20-$30 more is a no brainer to me.

[jeb]

You are right! I just checked my current generation one and it does indeed have the split shaft. I'd cleaned it too, but had not paid it much attention as I'm into my reels all the time cleaning and lubing them. Kind of all run together, I guess. I was just going off what is on Abu's website, and they don't list the SX as having the Infini II spool.

[Fluky]

Thanks for the advice, all. Good to know the SX does have the upgraded spool, but sounds like the DBS alone might be worth the price of admission. Never used one of those before so wasn't sure if it really made much of a difference. But for $30, I guess what the heck.

[breezy]

I've been considering the same thing recently. Need a new reel and the black/red on the SX would just match my rod so well I'm not sure why silver + gold highlights is so popular in reels but I would personally love to see some more variety. I would usually never even think twice about the appearance, I just have so many silver/gold reels I really want something new.

I think if the SX were priced $20 lower I might be able to justify buying it because of the cheaper price. But there is usually <$10-20 difference between the two on ebay--I don't think I could pass up the dual braking for an extra $20 simply because I didn't like the colors.

[21farms]

also, the ball bearings on the STX are stainless steel whereas on the SX, they're unspecified. btw, abu-garcia is offering a free hooded sweatshirt with purchase.

[bass247]

Main difference seems to be the combo magnetic/centrifugal brakes on the STX vs. just magnetic on the SX....

i'm almost positive that the 2010 SX have dual braking........




it's the old SX that has just the magnetic brakes.

[kakaryan]

How many seconds could your Revo free spool rotate usually? ( Without line, without brake..)

Mine Aurora only gets 4 second.......I wonder if Abu's spool bearings are not as good as Daiwa's or Shimano's (cos I hvn't owned any Abu's reel before).

I am thinking of upgrading them into ABEC7....

[smallysrule]

Main difference seems to be the combo magnetic/centrifugal brakes on the STX vs. just magnetic on the SX....

i'm almost positive that the 2010 SX have dual braking........




it's the old SX that has just the magnetic brakes.

A dual brake has a centrifugal brake inside the cover. What you are show in the second picture is actually a spool tension control knob.

[mike_honcho]

How many seconds could your Revo free spool rotate usually? ( Without line, without brake..)

Mine Aurora only gets 4 second.......I wonder if Abu's spool bearings are not as good as Daiwa's or Shimano's (cos I hvn't owned any Abu's reel before).

I am thinking of upgrading them into ABEC7....

I have the old stx and it was an awesome caster with stock bearings but when I changed to orange seals it was great. Now I get atleast an 8 s free spool

[jeb]

Main difference seems to be the combo magnetic/centrifugal brakes on the STX vs. just magnetic on the SX....

i'm almost positive that the 2010 SX have dual braking........

A dual brake has a centrifugal brake inside the cover. What you are show in the second picture is actually a spool tension control knob.

Correct. The SX 100% for sure does not have dual brakes, older version or the current version.