With that said, constantly having a reel punish you could stop your progress (and enthusiasm) dead
Its also not available in a wide enough range of sizes
The drag system on the reel is pretty good too, and the handle feels comfortable
Nine stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing support smooth operation, and the EXD concept design, IVCB-6 braking system, Power Stack Carbon Matrix Drag System, and Duragear Gen II gear system round out a low profile casting reel that fits anglers who want fast retrieves, precise braking control, and dependable fish-fighting power
But its wise to start off with it maxed out, the same as the spool tension knob, and then back off until you can throw a pretty good distance without your spool overrunning at the end of your cast