cddan Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Looking for constructive thoughts on the two baitcasters. I own the premier gen 3 and really enjoy it. A friend has a quantum tournament mg. I used it briefly today and thought it was a really well made reel. It cast well and doesn't feel loose at all. Might buy one or another revo. Any input would be great. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 I'm not quite as down on Quantum as some are. They have some nice design features that I would include on an "Ultimate Hybrid" reel if that were possible. My problem with them is that the QC and consistency are just lacking enough to put them behind the other big brands over all. Experimenting is part of the fun in fishing at least for me. If you're in a position to try something new without it putting a crimp in your style if it doesn't work out, by all means go for it. 2 Quote
cddan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 I'm not quite as down on Quantum as some are. They have some nice design features that I would include on an "Ultimate Hybrid" reel if that were possible. My problem with them is that the QC and consistency are just lacking enough to put them behind the other big brands over all. Experimenting is part of the fun in fishing at least for me. If you're in a position to try something new without it putting a crimp in your style if it doesn't work out, by all means go for it. Have you fished the mg and or the premier? Just wondering from your experience. I was impressed with the mg. They are definitely two different reels. My friend has several high end quantums and I agree about the qc issues but the mg seems different somehow. I'm assuming it's the weight. Everything about it seemed solid. No handle backplay, knobs were tight, drag was smooth spool weight seemed low. Im guessing because it had good start up considering he had the tension knob tight and and breaks on three. Also there wasn't any in and out play in the gearing. What quality control issue have you come across in the quantums? The few I have used have been a little odd to dial in considering I'm used to little tension and breaking. Not sure what their flaw is perhaps their line guide? Maybe their hybrid bearings? They have polymer races could they have trouble with hard repeated casting? I may be over thinking it but I'm very curious. Quote
TNBassin' Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Funny how the biggest complaint I hear about Quantums is always the same:getting it dialed in. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Have you fished the mg and or the premier? Just wondering from your experience. I was impressed with the mg. They are definitely two different reels. My friend has several high end quantums and I agree about the qc issues but the mg seems different somehow. I'm assuming it's the weight. Everything about it seemed solid. No handle backplay, knobs were tight, drag was smooth spool weight seemed low. Im guessing because it had good start up considering he had the tension knob tight and and breaks on three. Also there wasn't any in and out play in the gearing. What quality control issue have you come across in the quantums? The few I have used have been a little odd to dial in considering I'm used to little tension and breaking. Not sure what their flaw is perhaps their line guide? Maybe their hybrid bearings? They have polymer races could they have trouble with hard repeated casting? I may be over thinking it but I'm very curious. I've fished a lot of the Pure Fishing models but haven't owned any upper end Quantums. My comments were more directed toward what I see during servicing. I agree that the upper end reels can feel smooth and free. Some of the issues I see are poor finish (blistering etc), hard to open (and replace) side plates, poorly threaded screws, grindy gears in the Smokes. A lot of the bearings I flush don't spin especially well, but admittedly still produce good spool speeds in some cases. This may sound like nit-picking and maybe it is, but they're up against some stiff competition. Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 As everyone else says it's hard to get them dialed in. I just sold one because of this. I'm a big revo guy so for me it's not even an option. The revo premier is my favorite reel. Get another Quote
LMB KING Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 there is no competition. the quantum tour mg is the lightest reel on the market it weights 5.4oz and its the only baitcast reel made out of magnesium that's in that price range. the quantum tour mg is top of the line reel . you are compering a honda with a ferrari on this one. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 21, 2014 Super User Posted June 21, 2014 there is no competition. the quantum tour mg is the lightest reel on the market it weights 5.4oz and its the only baitcast reel made out of magnesium that's in that price range. the quantum tour mg is top of the line reel . you are compering a honda with a ferrari on this one. A couple of things, the Revo MGX is reported to also weigh 5.4oz. I have not fished the Quantum so I can not comment on its performance, but based on the history of most Quantum reels, your Ferrari as you call it, will have the resale value of a Pinto in a year or two. Quote
LMB KING Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 A couple of things, the Revo MGX is reported to also weigh 5.4oz. I have not fished the Quantum so I can not comment on its performance, but based on the history of most Quantum reels, your Ferrari as you call it, will have the resale value of a Pinto in a year or two. that's your opinion. and by the way, hes not talking about the overpriced MGX, hes talking about the premier. i had abus and they all fail me. quantum is a better made reel imo Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 21, 2014 Super User Posted June 21, 2014 that's your opinion. and by the way, hes not talking about the overpriced MGX, hes talking about the premier. i had abus and they all fail me. quantum is a better made reel imo My comment about the weight was not to the OP, I was to you and your misinformation "there is no competition. the quantum tour mg is the lightest reel on the market it weights 5.4oz" The resale value of Quantum reels is not good. Maybe my opinion, but I am prepared to support it with facts if need be. Thanks for your opinion on the quality and construction of the mentioned reels. While my experience has been vastly different and we don't agree, it does not make one of us more correct than the other. If you find Quantum a good value and they perform well for you and your fishing, then I would continue to use them. However, I do think you will find yourself in the vast minority with your opinion. Quote
LMB KING Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 My comment about the weight was not to the OP, I was to you and your misinformation "there is no competition. the quantum tour mg is the lightest reel on the market it weights 5.4oz" The resale value of Quantum reels is not good. Maybe my opinion, but I am prepared to support it with facts if need be. Thanks for your opinion on the quality and construction of the mentioned reels. While my experience has been vastly different and we don't agree, it does not make one of us more correct than the other. If you find Quantum a good value and they perform well for you and your fishing, then I would continue to use them. However, I do think you will find yourself in the vast minority with your opinion. your ignorance has overcome you. when i say the lightest reel on the market, i meant that no other reel is lighter on the market meaning its there along with steez, MGX and tour MG which all are 5.4oz. and about the bad resale part, I dont know where you live, but here where i'm from, these reels have one of the best resale value among any other reels next to penn and fin-nor. you opinion is your opinion, ill stick with the facts over here. i didn't came here to argue, i'm just stating my facts. i'm done here Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 21, 2014 Super User Posted June 21, 2014 I would suggest that you practice saying what you mean, instead of having to explain what you meant to say. Ignorance, nice choice of words. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted June 21, 2014 Super User Posted June 21, 2014 There is the MGX Extreme at 4.9oz http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/112412-revo-mgx-extreme-49oz-499/ Quote
bootytrain Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 There is the MGX Extreme at 4.9oz http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/112412-revo-mgx-extreme-49oz-499/ Add in the Daiwa SS at 5.3 oz, Aldebaran BFS at 5.1 oz. Quote
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