I've held a few 150 mgl's since its come out, and for someone to put the tournament mp ahead of it boggles my mind! By no means am i bashing your review. Just my opinion as well. Maybe get out on the water, cast it around, get some load on the reel and then I'm sure you'll see how well the reel performs under pressure. That in my opinion I where shimano just out classes all other reel brands.