Says it comes out this spring

 

 

 

 

The lightest casting reel to ever hit the market, the Abu Garcia REVO MGXtreme Casting Reel delivers 4.9-ounces of pure performance. Packed with Abu Garcia’s most advanced features and technologies, it kicks out a blazing fast 7.1:1 gear ratio with power well beyond its weight class. The Carbon Matrix drag system kicks in smoothly and delivers up to 12lb of max drag for the wherewithal to tame the biggest bass, and its cutting-edge IVCB-4 centrifugal brake system furnishes complete cast control for a variety of applications. Top-of-the-line from top-to-bottom, the Abu Garcia REVO MGXtreme delivers lightweight, smooth functioning you have to feel to believe.

Features:

-Seven Stainless Steel HPCR Bearings + One Roller Bearing
-Two Additional Ceramilite Spool Bearings
-One-Piece X-Mag Alloy Frame
-Carbon Matrix Drag System
-C6 Carbon Sideplates
-IVCB-4 Centrifugal Brake Design
-Infini II Spool Design
-Compact Bent Carbon Handle
-Round EVA Knoba
-Aircraft-grade Aluminum Main Gear
-Also Comes with Spare Set of Flat EVA Knobs

Looks like a Revo wearing a Zillion tuxedo!  Sub 5 oz. is impressive.

Looks like a Revo wearing a Zillion tuxedo!  Sub 5 oz. is impressive.

I wonder if anyone will come out with a reel lighter than that to one up them. Will you be buying one with your residuals from Let's make a deal, Mr. Gameshow? 

Probably not, Revos aren't my cup of tea, and I would never spend that much on a reel.  $300 is about my cutoff.

Probably not, Revos aren't my cup of tea, and I would never spend that much on a reel.  $300 is about my cutoff.

I dont blame you. Id like to make it to that cutoff one day...Im at the 2s but haven't gotten there yet

I'm not a big Abu guy either, though I just purchased 2 Abu reels .....but that being said I'd rather spend that $400 on something else personally I do want to hear people's hands on impression/review.

Probably not, Revos aren't my cup of tea, and I would never spend that much on a reel. $300 is about my cutoff.

Whats that about J Francho, did you win on Let's Make a Deal? I'm being nosey I suppose.

Hootie

Under 5oz's is impressive, but id still rather have a core which im saving for right now 

Whats that about J Francho, did you win on Let's Make a Deal? I'm being nosey I suppose.

Hootie

 

It's an inside joke from another thread, referencing my winning smile.

 

Holy moly! Like the guys in the pizza parlor insurance commercial, THATS A LOT OF DOUGH!

At what point does the lightweight design take away from durability?  For me in a kayak i find myself banging rods and reels a little more than when i am in a regular boat.

 

It does look pretty sweet though....

Holy moly! Like the guys in the pizza parlor insurance commercial, THATS A LOT OF DOUGH!

Seems pretty aggressively priced to me.  It's aimed squarely at the Daiwa Steez crowd, for a $100 less.

It's an inside joke from another thread, referencing my winning smile.

 

This guy says he's not a fan of yours

 

It's gorgeous but with that money I could make a truck payment and have beer money!

At what point does the lightweight design take away from durability? For me in a kayak i find myself banging rods and reels a little more than when i am in a regular boat.

It does look pretty sweet though....

I don't know about the Revo, but I have a few Shimano CI4, as well as a few Daiwa Ziaon reels, and they are nothing like the old, graphite framed reels. They are as durable as any other reel.

It's an inside joke from another thread, referencing my winning smile.

That's a look of self confidence. Downright intimidating, I might add....lol

Hootie

That's my "duck-face-stink-eye" look.

I looks like you just got back from having a tooth pulled.

Love the shirt

Looks cool but is a bit pricey. I would like to hold one and see what it feels like but I don't see myself spending that much money on a reel. 

Looks sharp!  I like that they didn't spec it with mag brakes, the best casting Revo I own is the original Skeet Reese model with only centrifugal brakes.

I like that they didn't spec it with mag brakes...

yeah, but the MGX uses IVCB brakes, a variation on centrifugal brakes with different braking characteristics

4.9oz., $499.00

That's a $100.00 an oz!!!....to rich for my requirements.

Hootie

4.9oz., $499.00

That's a $100.00 an oz!!!....to rich for my requirements.

Hootie

And you would think that with cutting cost on materials it would be cheaper.

$500???!!! Not a chance. The price is only as high as someone is willing to pay. And I'm not willing to pay that.