Revo SX compared to Revo S

fishin spro · 05-08-09, 03:56 PM

what are the diffrences? ive got a Revo S, and i love it...but i am planning on getting an SX next payday...would like to know what the diffrences are first though if anyone knows.

thanks,

-spro

sac · 05-08-09, 04:08 PM

The SX has a magnetic brake and I believe the drag rating is higher with the SX. The SX is the better choice for sure....the choice of champions

LOL

nofearengineer · 05-08-09, 04:26 PM

I think the SX has two more ball bearings.

cassidyta · 05-08-09, 04:35 PM

The drag rating is the same on all of the Revos.
There are two more bearings and the magnetic brakes rather than the centrifical. The SX does offer a 7:1 gear ratio that the S does not. The S is 8.6 and the SX is 8.7-8.8 depending on model.

keithdog · 05-08-09, 07:20 PM

I have both models and like them both. They both perform very well. If your thinking about buying one and money isn't an issue, get the SX. If your watching your budget, and who isn't these days, you'd be very happy with the S version.

BigBassin144 · 05-08-09, 10:18 PM

I'd go with the SX purely because I prefer magnetic to centrifugal brakes.

BB

t1365 · 05-12-09, 11:50 PM

Just bought my first SX a couple weeks ago and have been very impressed. To answer the question...I believe the magnetic braking system and the drag are the main differences.

Jigger · 05-13-09, 08:40 AM

I've got 3 of the S series and 2 SXs. They cast the same and the drag seems the same. I use very little brake on my reels with the exception of throwing wind resistent cranks or topwaters into the wind which isn't often so, to me, the S is good enough. They're both good, smooth reels and I'm slowly switching over to them on all my rods.

Disclaimer: I've only had Revos about a year so I can't speak for their longevity.

Bassboss · 05-13-09, 02:08 PM

Hey, I don't mean to steal the thread or nothin' but, what's the differnce between magnetic and centrifugal brakes?

BassinID · 05-13-09, 03:10 PM

centrifugal brakes slow the spool more at high speeds and magnetic brakes slow them better at low speeds. With a centrifugal brake you rarely get those huge birds nests that happen if you cast too hard into the wind or something, while with a magnetic brake you may not make as long of casts, but the brake stays fairly consistent throughout the cast.

Bassboss · 05-13-09, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BassinID

centrifugal brakes slow the spool more at high speeds and magnetic brakes slow them better at low speeds. With a centrifugal brake you rarely get those huge birds nests that happen if you cast too hard into the wind or something, while with a magnetic brake you may not make as long of casts, but the brake stays fairly consistent throughout the cast.

Thanks B.I.D.!

BassinID · 05-13-09, 03:52 PM

No problem, that's no guarantee, but its my take, and I am pretty sure its correct.

DeliReb · 05-13-09, 09:18 PM

revos - I also have 2 new curado e's and I would go with an e....

I love the Curados and the e series is $179 only a little more than an sx revo!!!

JMHO

05-08-09, 03:56 PM	#1
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	Revo SX compared to Revo S what are the diffrences? ive got a Revo S, and i love it...but i am planning on getting an SX next payday...would like to know what the diffrences are first though if anyone knows. thanks, -spro __________________ Total Bass of '10: 54 Big Bass of '09: 5.2lbs

05-08-09, 04:08 PM	#2
sac BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Punta Gorda FL Posts: 290	The SX has a magnetic brake and I believe the drag rating is higher with the SX. The SX is the better choice for sure....the choice of championsLOL

05-08-09, 04:35 PM	#4
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	The drag rating is the same on all of the Revos. There are two more bearings and the magnetic brakes rather than the centrifical. The SX does offer a 7:1 gear ratio that the S does not. The S is 8.6 and the SX is 8.7-8.8 depending on model. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

05-08-09, 10:18 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd go with the SX purely because I prefer magnetic to centrifugal brakes. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-13-09, 02:08 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Hey, I don't mean to steal the thread or nothin' but, what's the differnce between magnetic and centrifugal brakes? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

05-08-09, 04:26 PM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I think the SX has two more ball bearings.

05-08-09, 07:20 PM	#5
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I have both models and like them both. They both perform very well. If your thinking about buying one and money isn't an issue, get the SX. If your watching your budget, and who isn't these days, you'd be very happy with the S version.

05-12-09, 11:50 PM	#7
t1365 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Billings, Mo Posts: 11	Just bought my first SX a couple weeks ago and have been very impressed. To answer the question...I believe the magnetic braking system and the drag are the main differences.

05-13-09, 08:40 AM	#8
Jigger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	I've got 3 of the S series and 2 SXs. They cast the same and the drag seems the same. I use very little brake on my reels with the exception of throwing wind resistent cranks or topwaters into the wind which isn't often so, to me, the S is good enough. They're both good, smooth reels and I'm slowly switching over to them on all my rods. Disclaimer: I've only had Revos about a year so I can't speak for their longevity.

05-13-09, 03:10 PM	#10
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	centrifugal brakes slow the spool more at high speeds and magnetic brakes slow them better at low speeds. With a centrifugal brake you rarely get those huge birds nests that happen if you cast too hard into the wind or something, while with a magnetic brake you may not make as long of casts, but the brake stays fairly consistent throughout the cast.

05-13-09, 03:52 PM	#12
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	No problem, that's no guarantee, but its my take, and I am pretty sure its correct.

05-13-09, 09:18 PM	#13
DeliReb BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 18	I have s, sx, and stx revos - I also have 2 new curado e's and I would go with an e.... I love the Curados and the e series is $179 only a little more than an sx revo!!! JMHO

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