You pretty much missed the point of my entire post but ok. The reels I buy are new not 2nds. I didn't say I wouldn't put it against any other reel over $100. The curado is the one always brought up. I will however argue that the team Lews won't touch a $600 reel. $400 maybe but 6 no way!

Daiwa Steez is under 600 and embarrasses it.

I noticed in your list you didn't mention having a Team??? But I'll take your word for it???? and why I said most likely!! 

I'm a lefty or I'd probably have one. I've fished both a team pro and team gold of a friends. Just casting to see if I could force myself to like a rh retrieve but I can't do it. They are nice. I own all Lews reel except 2 out of my 8 combos.

I have had the antireverse go out of 2 of my Tps so I called the factory and they are sending me the parts for free!

They didn't ask any questions about a receipt or wen they were bought they just wanted my address...

Their customer service is top notch. I had the coating start to peel on one of the handles and they sent me new ones no questions asked.