O.K.  what would you all do.  I've found a couple of used Daiwa X HVA's  in great shape for around $100 each. Reels are almost like new but I would still put Boca bearings in them and maybe a spool change. That would bring the reel cost to around $200. Is it worth the work or do I just by a new reel for that price point. I have never used or even picked up a team Daiwa X. I do have a bunch of higher end reels so it would be kind of a fun project for me. Let me know what you think

While I don't have any of these reels myself, a friend does and he loves his. I think if they are in really good condition I'd pick them up and do the upgrades. It would be fun. I don't recall right now ever hearing anything bad about these reels.

I would say get a tatula type r for that price. It has magforce z and the t-wing system, and it probably weighs less than the daiwa x.. (not sure though). You will have to wait another month for the tatula though.