I just got one of the revo sx hs from tackle warehouse that was on sale and the reel is tight and not smooth.. I own other revos and this is not characteristic of the reel... It's smooth if i take the spool out... Any suggestions? I oiled it while I had the spool out.

Outside of something not adjusted right, return it for another. Call up TW, they'll take care of you.

I was afraid I would have to do that, just wanted to make sure it didn't need to be broken in or something. Thanks for your input.

I know you dont want to hear this, but take it completely apart and soak the bearings in acetone. Take bearings out of acetone and let dry, apply a single drop of oil to each bearing, and replace in there correct spot. If this doesnt help, i would send back. I noticed that my Gen 3s had an insane amount of grease on everything. But at no point did they feel un smooth, just didnt feel as smooth as a reel with clean and oiled bearings.

Flushing spool bearings isn't going to resolve "tight and not smooth." Send it back now, anything else is just wasting time.

I'll go with what Jfrancho says.. I'm not disassembling a brand new reel that has never had line on it. Although it is a pain to swap out a product when it has to be shipped to the other side of the country.

x2 on the return. As far as adjustments go popping the spool out and loosening the cast control before reinserting might eliminate any slight binding.

Incase anyone has this problem in the future, I contacted TW;they emailed me a shipping label. Very easy and convenient to deal with. I'll let you all know how the next reel is.

I personally think that it's the new gear material. I have the gen3 winch and it wasnt nearly as smooth as the older model but has become with use.

i believe he got the Gen 2 SX, he said he got it on sale, the Gen 2 SX is on sale. The gen 3 is not. My gen 3's arent as smooth as my Gen 2's, but theyre still a lot smoother than those can opener Shimanos. lol

You are correct, it is the gen 2 that's on sale.

i believe he got the Gen 2 SX, he said he got it on sale, the Gen 2 SX is on sale. The gen 3 is not. My gen 3's arent as smooth as my Gen 2's, but theyre still a lot smoother than those can opener Shimanos. lol

Its called tighter tolerances, once broken in, they are buttery smooth without the need of worthless extra bearings. You can call it what you will, they still outlast Pure Fishing products. You can compare it like Wilson Combat handguns to a Baretta.

You can call it what you will, they still outlast Pure Fishing products.

I see about 300 reels come across my workbench each year. There is nothing I can tell that quantifies this statement. It's totally false - and I'm a Daiwa/Shimano guy. They all have issues based on usage that have to addressed down the road after heavy use. Daiwa pawl and worm gears, gear sets....Revo clutch kick plates and yoke posts, Shimano drag pads... To make a sweeping statement like that is totally false, in my experience. Some individual models are standouts for durability. A Daiwa Zillion or Advantage, Shimano Calcutta B, Chronarch B/D, Curado B, and older Revo S or Skeet Reese with centrifugal brakes are examples of well designed, long lasting reels.

He's a delusional fan boy. Pay him no mind.

Its called tighter tolerances, once broken in, they are buttery smooth without the need of worthless extra bearings. You can call it what you will, they still outlast Pure Fishing products. You can compare it like Wilson Combat handguns to a Baretta.

There's no such thing a "breaking in" bearings and gears. The last thing you want with a bearing or gear is the tolerances changing in your so-called "break in" process. Doesn't matter if it's on your $200 reel or the $50 million of industrial equipment I'm responsible for in my job. Tighter tolerances should make them smoother right out of the box. If you're noticing a difference over time, it's probably because excessive lubrication is being worked out or because something is getting worn that shouldn't be.

There's no such thing a "breaking in" bearings and gears. The last thing you want with a bearing or gear is the tolerances changing in your so-called "break in" process. Doesn't matter if it's on your $200 reel or the $50 million of industrial equipment I'm responsible for in my job. Tighter tolerances should make them smoother right out of the box. If you're noticing a difference over time, it's probably because excessive lubrication is being worked out or because something is getting worn that shouldn't be.

Actually, if you knew anything about mechanics, a proper break in period is nescessary for high performance mechanical equipment. The best engines or mechanical equipment require this for proper use. You may not expect this in a reel, but when you have tight tolerence, it is a given. Like stated, a Wilson Combat handgun is very hard to "rack" when brand new not because its "junk", but because its very "tight" in tolerence when new. There is a reason they are the best in equipment. Say what you will, but I will take something with a "grace" break in and overall lifetime smoothness over a "counter smoothness" anytime.

Also, as reply, dont think high end equipment isnt "broken in" before its given to consumers, because it is. For what it would take for a fishing reel, its not the same for high end equipment, to be put through what they do to engines and such is not feasable.