Difference in tournament MB and MG

[Michael Green]

Does any know the exact differences between the lews tournament Mb and the tournament MG. I get the mb is the newer model but what are the differences. Thanks to all who respond. 

[mrpao]

Pretty much what you said- newer.

The tournament mg was based off the original tournament pro frame. It was smooth and cast great but a little heavy. Great reel for heavier applications.

The tournament mb is off the LFS frame. Smaller and lighter. I wouldn't call it a finese reel but rather a all purpose reel.

Both are great reels and priced almost the same around $140 for the mb and $150 for the older mg.

[johnD.]

The Tournament MP is new for 2020 , it's replacing the Tournament MB. The MP has their P2 Super Pinion.

 

https://www.lews.com/casting/tournamentmp

[jbrew73]

I’m pretty sure the Mb has dual braking on the lfs frame and the mg has magnetic only on the earlier series frame.    

 

I prefer the tournament or tournament pro. They had the earlier series frame and dual braking.    Earlier series reels seemed more durable / longer life and I like how the larger frame fit in my hand. 

 

 

[Michael Green]

Well I own both and like both very much. I have found the MG on sale for $78 new as opposed to the MBs on sale for roughly $30 more. So I wasn’t sure what actual differences there were in the reels. I love em both, they are great. Just curios as to the differences whether it be bearings or drag or what not. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

On 9/6/2019 at 10:40 AM, johnD. said:

The Tournament MP is new for 2020 , it's replacing the Tournament MB. The MP has their P2 Super Pinion.

 

https://www.lews.com/casting/tournamentmp

P2 super pinion, lol, love it. Something Daiwa and Shimano have been doing standard for decades. 

[boostr]

Just purchased an MB my second one. Right know they seem to be on sale. Good price for a dual brake aluminum framed reel. Where are you finding the MGs I have one I bought a while back, but can' find them anywhere.

[Michael Green]

At boostr, the site wouldn’t load again so I believe it was an old page... but I did come to learn that the main difference is the dual braking system. Great reels either way but those MBs are super nice. 

[WPCfishing]

I’ve got one MB. It really is a hell of a reel. Not heavy, super smooth and it casts great. An excellent value. I’ve used mine one a number of rods with different line and baits. The reel performance is outstanding.