Revo S Or Revo Sx

[Blues19]

I see alot of people comparing the S to the STX, but what about the SX? After using my Revo S a few times it feels good at times, but then there are times if feels like its grinding. So, I am going to return it. Not sure if I wanna just get another S or try to upgrade to the SX. Ive seen so many good reviews for the S, I am thinking i got a sour one. What are the big differences? Is the SX worth the extra $30? What yall think?

[TNBassin']

If you can live with mag brakes then I say go for the sx. I have the s and stx and am thinking hard about getting an sx myself. No issues with any of my revos though.

[Blues19]

thanks dawg. I think im just gonna go with an S when I trade it back in

[Sodus Bay Scooter]

I have both and the s is just as nice a reel I think. Mine is really smooth and spins for a long time. I got the sx because I wanted a 7:1 reel. Both great reels though. Just ask the clerk to compare some before buying.

[JeziHogg]

It depends on what youre going to use the S or the SX for, if ur gonna cast crankbaits or jerkbaits get the S because of the centrifugal braking. 

If ur going to Flip/Pitch/Punch get the SX for the Magnetic brakes.

[Blues19]

Imma fish jigs and plastics. Gonna be pitching as well as making long casts

[MrSwimJig]

Either reel would be great. The S with a Boca Bearing upgrade is just unbelievable. I got to see and handle one this past weekend and it was just amazing.

[Sodus Bay Scooter]

Either reel would be great. The S with a Boca Bearing upgrade is just unbelievable. I got to see and handle one this past weekend and it was just amazing.

Could you elaborate on this boca bearing upgrade? What, where, how?

[TNBassin']

The S' casting distance is crazy right outta the box. If it's drastically better with the ceramic bearings, I may order one set for my S and one set for my STX.

[RyneB]

I have both. I give overall fishability to the Revo S. The SX is a good reel, it just seems to be a lot more finicky of a caster due to the mag brakes. I use it for 3/8 oz jigs mainly. So i dont have to adjust it all that often. Once it is adjusted to the right specs, its a good caster. Just not as forgiving as a lot of other reels i own. My only negative with the S is that its loud, and on my 4th outing i had a horrible grinding feel, and it sounded just as bad. I brought it home and gave it a bearing flush and a good cleaning. It was fine for a few outings and it happened again. I cleaned and lubed again and havent had a problem since. Seems like the more i use it the better it has gotten.The only reason i got the SX instead of another S was i wanted a 7.1:1 gear.

[JellyMan]

From what I am reading, I think I may go with the S for my top water and cranking setup which I only use around 20% of the time. Keep my 2 STX's for flipping and light plastics. I'de love to have an all STX arsenal but going S on 2 of my setups saves me $140.

[Trailer]

I have several S models and like them. One model I got that I am thoroughly impressed with is the Orra SX. It's a heck of a reel and a little cheaper. I returned a Revo SX. Just like the S better.

[Blues19]

yall have me convinced. I will for sure just go get myself a new S

[TNBassin']

With the S, you can cast sloppy all you want. That's why I like the S and especially the STX. They are very forgiving. I have a new SX on the way, so we will see if I can get it dialed in as good as my old Black Max 2 was. If I can, then I'll be good to go but centrifugal brakes are just too hard to beat.