Is the Revo Spinning Reel worth it

[Chance_Taker4]

There is a store near me trying off their last stock of the Revo Rocket and MGX. They are selling the Rocket for $130 and the MGX for $175. Are either of the reels worth that deal?I know their MSRPs but I am asking people that own or have owned either reel in the past if those prices are sweet enough to purchase.

 

 

Edit: They also have the STX for $130 (I know they are the same as Rockets with slower gears).

[craww]

Their decent performers that hold up fine in terms of fishable use, but odds are they'll look terrible after a few years.  If your the type that is rough on stuff or cares about aesthetics, something to consider. Ive had an SX, rocket and a few of the 1st gen orra SX's and the finish/paint rubs off in a stiff wind. In addition to things like little badges and knobs just falling off. 

 

Spinning reels have come along way in terms of value recently. Not to bring up a reel u didnt ask about- but it'd be hard to not get a Daiwa BG for a good deal less money IMO. The revos just dont justify the cost as they go up IMO.

[cadman]

I will tell you this. I am a die hard Revo user. I have 7 MGX's and 3 Revo Gen 1 Premier baitcasters, and I love everyone of them. The Mgx's are smooth and very light weight. I am in the market for 6 spinning reels for my wife. As much as I like the Revos, I am not going to buy any Abu spinning reels even the MGX, which I believe is a 2016 model and overpriced. I have heard so much negative info on there spinning reels, that I just don't want to deal with it. My next choice is a Shimano Stradic 2500, STCI42500HGFB with the Hagane Gear. I hope I make the right decision, coming from a die-hard Revo MGX user. If you buy the MGX, let me know how you like it.