Im trying to decide on another reel,i have tatula ct and a just purchased 2 revo sx. The revo is a nice reel but doesn't cast as easy or as far to me as the diawa tatula and I think im gonna return them.. Im interested in a lews or helios tcs. I know a lot of people on here like the lews and there are several to choose from. Has anyone tried both of these reels ,and can give me some feedback. Be specific on the lews model if you do recommend one for flipping. . Im tryn not to  go over 175$  Thanks in advance

Contact lews supposedly they are coming out with a flipping specific reel this year... for $139 msrp it's gonna be hard to beat a tournament mb in there 8 gear I run this on my frog rod...i run a quantum accurist on my flipping rod I like the flipping switch option. And im not planning on casting the reel and just flipping I don't run any brakes so I didn't see the point in spending a whole lot on it.

Don't expect the lews to be significantly different from the corresponding revo. Flipping only requires a sturdy frame and good drag. 

I use a lews superduty 8.1. Very strong reel

I really like my Helios and Helios TCS. I use the TCS with 20lb flipping fluoro for pitching jigs and it's worked great.