Well last night I did some R&D.
The zillion was nice but I just didnt really care for the way it wound. If I tightened up the drag and spool tension knobs where I like to fish them. The reel seemed to grind a bit just like my TDX and the handle turned harder
Chronarch D- I really like how smooth it is. I cranked down the drag and tension knob some and no grinding and stayed just as smooth. The drag seemed to be very good too. Good and strong. I really liked the reel but it wasnt that comfortable in my hand
MG- sweet little baby here. The size fit my hand well, light, very smooth. I wish it had all the new features of the chronarch D, but I think this is the one I'm going with.
RW, your not helping the situation. I cant swing the core. I need to replace too many reels.
BTW, someone said something about a steez. I fingered that one for a bit. Didnt like it at all. I thought the zillion was nicer, thats not even figuring in price. Just my opinion.