Revo Sx Vs Stx

[bassmaster8100]

For those of you who have these or have fished with them what's the major differences? And is the STX worth the extra $40?

[down4ttown]

I would say yes just due to the dual braking system. 

[CTGalloway21]

I have all SX's and never had a problem.  Haven't felt the urge to move up a level.  

[supreme]

Which cast 3/8 oz lures further?

[Dramer77]

Which cast 3/8 oz lures further?

stx.. i have a new SX,STX and MGX  ... the STX is much nicer and smoother than the sx.. and casts farther...i can cast alot lighter baits on the stx also...im actually gonna seen if i can use a stx spool and fit the brake on the sx cover and convert it to a stx in a sx body..

[Arv]

Not that the SX is a bad reel, I like the STX more. I really like dual braking on my reels.

[BostonMahhk]

I just bought the stx and did I ton of research. I was prepared to buy the mgx if it was the best for for me. I talked to a lot of experiences people and the main point I received was the stx was def the way to go and that for another $150 I was just throwing money at the reel at that point since the differences, although made a difference, were minute. I know your battling between the sx and stx but if getting chosen over the mgx (not saying its a better reel) then the $199 must be worth it and at that point $40 is prob worth it.

The stx has a different braking system (magnetic and centrifugal), it's lighter, and has more bearings. I've only been fishing for 7 months and I read that the dual braking system is pointless and may be more if a hassle. I strongly disagree. It allows you to dial in more specifically and literally takes 2 min. Personally I put 3 of 6 centrifugal brakes on and have left that alone. When I need to switch I just adjust the magnetic brake and it makes the adjustments necessary with ease and quickness.

Bottom line is that I'm very happy with it and in the end in sure you will be too. If your gonna buy, buy the best for yourself. Dont leave yourself wishing you had the better of the two. It's an invest your gonna get your money's worth with, especially if you fish as often as i do.

[Dramer77]

I just bought the stx and did I ton of research. I was prepared to buy the mgx if it was the best for for me. I talked to a lot of experiences people and the main point I received was the stx was def the way to go and that for another $150 I was just throwing money at the reel at that point since the differences, although made a difference, were minute. I know your battling between the sx and stx but if getting chosen over the mgx (not saying its a better reel) then the $199 must be worth it and at that point $40 is prob worth it.

The stx has a different braking system (magnetic and centrifugal), it's lighter, and has more bearings. I've only been fishing for 7 months and I read that the dual braking system is pointless and may be more if a hassle. I strongly disagree. It allows you to dial in more specifically and literally takes 2 min. Personally I put 3 of 6 centrifugal brakes on and have left that alone. When I need to switch I just adjust the magnetic brake and it makes the adjustments necessary with ease and quickness.

Bottom line is that I'm very happy with it and in the end in sure you will be too. If your gonna buy, buy the best for yourself. Dont leave yourself wishing you had the better of the two. It's an invest your gonna get your money's worth with, especially if you fish as often as i do.

 i use 2 centrifugal on and on the magnetic i do 2-3 clicks on for most baits.. never have any issues.... i would suggest putting a drop of the oil it comes with on each of the bearings.... I do also own a MGX and there is a noticeable difference in that from the STX, if its a $150 difference i dunno.. def feels nicer... i picked it up from a kid on one of these forums for $200 , he had never used it lol 

[RyneB]

If you feel your bait casting skills are really really good. You can get by with the SX, but it is a very finicky reel. If it is not tuned right, it will backlash. It just isn't as forgiving as say my Premier or even my S's. Once I have it tuned where I need it, the reel is a joy to fish. Lightweight, smooth, looks great, feels great, and it fits my hand perfectly.

[Trey Harpel]

Stx..

I just worked on a couple SX reels and they seem to have issues with the pinion gear sticking..not engaging with the spool..

Stx is a nicer reel overall

[BassinLou]

I also have both reels. Both of them serve me very well. The STX is just a little bit more refined, and it has the duel braking system to allow you to fine tune your casting.

[Hattrick7]

I just bought the stx and did I ton of research. I was prepared to buy the mgx if it was the best for for me. I talked to a lot of experiences people and the main point I received was the stx was def the way to go and that for another $150 I was just throwing money at the reel at that point since the differences, although made a difference, were minute. I know your battling between the sx and stx but if getting chosen over the mgx (not saying its a better reel) then the $199 must be worth it and at that point $40 is prob worth it.

The stx has a different braking system (magnetic and centrifugal), it's lighter, and has more bearings. I've only been fishing for 7 months and I read that the dual braking system is pointless and may be more if a hassle. I strongly disagree. It allows you to dial in more specifically and literally takes 2 min. Personally I put 3 of 6 centrifugal brakes on and have left that alone. When I need to switch I just adjust the magnetic brake and it makes the adjustments necessary with ease and quickness.

Bottom line is that I'm very happy with it and in the end in sure you will be too. If your gonna buy, buy the best for yourself. Dont leave yourself wishing you had the better of the two. It's an invest your gonna get your money's worth with, especially if you fish as often as i do.

I have the SX and am so used to it and a baitcaster in general that I really don't see why a reel would need two braking systems. I would imagine that one system plus your thumb is really all you need but I've never used one with both brakes so I'm just trying to imagine the benefit.

Since I've never used one and am curious, if you take the centrifigul brakes off and just use the mag brakes does the reel tend to backlash more? Or vice versa.

[BostonMahhk]

To be completely honest, I've never used my reel with the centrifugal brakes completely off. Whatever I've needed to adjust has been enough with the magnetic brakes that I haven't had to touch the centrifugal. I guess if I wanted to make further casts or wasn't happy with the distance I was getting then I would turn them off but just haven't had to. I also agree with you when you said your so used to it and baitcasting in general that you don't see the point in two. I guess I'm so used to where it's at that I've never had to adjust it

[Hattrick7]

To be completely honest, I've never used my reel with the centrifugal brakes completely off. Whatever I've needed to adjust has been enough with the magnetic brakes that I haven't had to touch the centrifugal. I guess if I wanted to make further casts or wasn't happy with the distance I was getting then I would turn them off but just haven't had to. I also agree with you when you said your so used to it and baitcasting in general that you don't see the point in two. I guess I'm so used to where it's at that I've never had to adjust it

Right? I'm just trying to understand the performance benefit in having two in addition to your thumb also.

[ksboy]

With the newer technology,  I think some guys don't realize that in days past, your thumb WAS the centrifugal brake. I saw Jimmy Houston one time at a seminar and he said he uses only his thumb, sets he brake all he way out so the spool runs free.

Depends on how you are trained when you begin, I guess.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

For me its mag for lighter stuff and fine tuning and Cent for big stuff and a thumb.all in all though my thumb has been doin just fine for 30yrs

[J.Bass]

For those of you who have these or have fished with them what's the major differences? And is the STX worth the extra $40?

Wait for spring fishing sale. Save a little money. I bought the MGX for $250 at BPS with discount to bringing in an old reel. Worth the extra money.

[CTGalloway21]

I now have 5 SX's and love them.  Zero problems with backlashes or whatever.  Not sure why you need two brakes.  easily adjustable on the side plate and I keep it about midway and never have to tune it at all unless I switch between braid, or fluoro, etc.  

 

Check out Tackletour's review of the SX.  It is the workhorse of the Revo series and I agree.  

[J.Bass]

Why wait for the games that the big stores play with all their sales when my everyday price is competitive with their suppose big sale price.  Example, I could sell the Revo MGX to members for $266.00 Shipped  right now with no tax.

Ron

Yeah I guess. I own one already. I was letting him know but like you said if you could sell for 266 that's pretty close and good deal!

[BostonMahhk]

Actually the dual systems are for a more controlled cast and to allow you to dial in more detailed. They say that the centrifugal brakes are for controlling the first half of the cast when the spool is going fastest and the magnetic brakes control the last half, or the descent of the cast. So I guess if you wanna get real specific then you can. As far as how I use it, I explained to you and it seems fairly similiar to the way you use your reel.

[AMAC]

Get the best you can afford. If you can spare the extra $40 go for the stx. You wont be dissapointed and you will get longer life outta the reel as long as you take care of it!