Livre handle, ZPI tension knob, Avail drag star, Kakedzuka Design Works clutch

[newapti5]

I've been eyeballing the combo, and it makes me wonder, what kind of hardware and benefits of these parts would justify the high prices? 

I am just genuinely curious. Take the Livre handle for example, sure titanium knobs are good, but $100+ seems a bit much for a marginal increase in performance.

 

  

[mrpao]

It's just bling.

Most reels fish perfectly from the factory.

The fancy aftermarket parts are mainly for show.

[A kid from Canada]

I like bigger handles and large grippy knobs for moving baits but those titanium handles have no grip with wet and sweaty fingers. Ended up putting heat shrink on mine.

[garroyo130]

The biggest benefit youre going to see is weight reduction ... in your wallet

[newapti5]

3 hours ago, garroyo130 said:

The biggest benefit youre going to see is weight reduction ... in your wallet

 

For $183 to-my-door, I decided to give it a go, see what the fuss is about. The owner said he spent over $200 for these parts alone. The worst-case scenario is me selling them parts in the flea market section in a couple of weeks.