Revo SX vs STX

[Gardiner14]

I was woundering what the diffrence is? The SX has HPCR bearings and STX has SS. Does one preform better? I have an SX love it but want to change it up a bit on the next rod.

Thank You.

[RossT]

Aside from the difference in bearings, the main difference is the braking system. The SX uses an externally adjustable system. The STX has both centrigul and magnetic brakes, which are also externally adjustable. Abu added the Infini which combines a linear magnetic brake with a centrifugal brake last year. The new STX's, keyword - NEW - STX's are very hard to backlash. Prior to 2010 the STX's had the linear magnetic system.

The SX's are a bit more touchy to adjust.

[Cecil]

If you are looking for an STX, I have a few for sale for $125

[Burchoid]

Have you tried a Curado? I'd use one of those over a Revo any day!

[Superduty]

Have you tried a Curado? I'd use one of those over a Revo any day!

I'd even use a citica before a revo!

The revos are nice reels, until something breaks. That's when the fun begins. You can't beat shimano parts availability. Word of advice on the revos. When they break, call bass pro shops for parts. A lot of their reels are the same as revos on the inside and they actually stock the parts.

[EBass]

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The revos are nice reels, until something breaks. That's when the fun begins. You can't beat shimano parts availability. Word of advice on the revos. When they break, call bass pro shops for parts. A lot of their reels are the same as revos on the inside and they actually stock the parts.

Thank you

[RK]

Hiya -

From talking to an Abu rep, his advice was if you're going to buy a Revo, either get an S for the value, or an STX for the performance. The SX is kind of a middle path with neither performance nor value in abundance.

I have a couple Revo S reels that have held up fine, and Revo Winches and Toros, which I love. No first hand experience with the STX personally...

[Gardiner14]

Im a Abu fan thats all i use and will use besides from maybe a Quantum Smoke just to change it up. I no im going to make a few people cringe at this but i dont think i will ever buy a shimano, i think they may be great reels but its just my preffrence.

Iv only had my SX for a year now and used it hard 3-4 times a week and havent had any thing break or any sighn of stress.

[blakjack23]

I'd even use a citica before a revo!

The revos are nice reels, until something breaks. That's when the fun begins. You can't beat shimano parts availability. Word of advice on the revos. When they break, call bass pro shops for parts. A lot of their reels are the same as revos on the inside and they actually stock the parts.

I have owned alot of Revo's in the past and had nothing break on them. I did order a handle from Abu once though and it arrived in 3 days. Whats wrong with their parts availability? Citicas are a great reel for their price point but they aren't going to fish better than a Revo STX or Premier. Plus the Citica only comes in one gear ratio.

[Superduty]

from Dominion Tackle & Reel Repair 9/30/2010 3:08:12 PM

half the Revo's I get, need the pawl replaced. If the wear on the pawl is not caught early, it will damage the worm gear and start hanging up. I was told that they are aware of the problem and are changing them, but I have no idea where that stands. And, yes, you do have to remove the handle, star-drag, spool and both side plates to check or replace the pawl.

I included this quote from a reel repair service. Thought it might interest a few folks. It's kind of a chevy vs ford thing. We all have our favorites and will argue in favor of them. I've owned revo premiers and a winch. Really liked the winch, but got rid of it to get a slower speed crankin reel. Probably should have swapped gears on it with a 4.7:1 bps pro qualifier. The gears are all interchangeable with the revos, bps, pflueger, pinnacle. All made in the same factory in south korea. The premier was definitely not worth it's retail price. Went back to all shimano except a slow cranking reel. I use lefties and shimano forgot about us on the slow reels!

[blakjack23]

I did hear about that pawl problem on the early Revo's and I've heard Abu will replace it free if you have a problem with yours and send it in to them. The new Revo's have a different pawl now and don't have that issue. I also agree the Premiers were definitely not worth the $280 retail price, but you could easily get the first version on clearance for $130-140 last year. At that price they are a great, lightweight reel.

I think Abu, Shimano, and Daiwa all have some great reels in their lineup.