Is there any advantage to getting the xt over the standard president?

 

I have some experience with the standard president but none with the xt.

The XT is a little lighter due to use of Aluminum for the gears...other than that, they're pretty much the same reel.

17 minutes ago, Wacky Zac said:

Is there any advantage to getting the xt over the standard president?

 

I have some experience with the standard president but none with the xt.

 

President, size 30:

Mono Capacity: 255/4 145/6 130/8

Max Drag: 10lb

Gear Ratio: 5.2:1

Weight: 8.80

Retrieve Rate: 25.3" per turn

 

President XT size 30:

Mono Capacity yd/lb:255/4 145/6 130/8

Max Drag: 10lb

Gear Ratio 6.2:1

Weight: 7.60

Retrieve Rate: 31"

 

So with the XT you get a 1.2oz lighter reel with a faster retrieve rate of 6 more inches per turn, at size 30.  The difference is slightly greater for the size 35, and slightly less for the 25.

Thanks, gents. I dont think those two differences are worth 10-20 bucks more. I'll probably get the standard president.

Actually the lower ratio reel might be better if you’re throwing smaller size crankbaits. 

I think I'd prefer old school heavier brass gears over aluminium.