Is it just me or does the new model not seem to cast as well as the old one?

Edited June 1, 20206 yr by Rodney Smith

52 minutes ago, Rodney Smith said:

Is it just me or does the new model not seem to cast as well as the old one?

I have both but my met 16 is a jdm. I could "maybe" see the previous version out casting the new one in the perfect scenario. However, I haven't actually tried that. As an original skeptic of the new version I've grown to really love it in the four sessions I've used it. I find the frame slight easier to palm and the shortened length of the frame overall is nice. I have noticed it casting a lighter 5 inch weightless senko better than the previous version. I've not noticed any overall casting distance issues. I also haven't seen any backlashes even with aggressive casting. Flipping & pitching with it is a dream. It's very bantam like, but lighter. 

I’ve found almost the opposite. Mine (jdm model) is so ridiculously fast, I actually keep it a bit tighter to maintain a consistent feel with the rest of my stuff. 
 

i remember casting a 1/4 oz jig with it for the first time and watching the thing go “wooooooooooo...” off into the distance like Homer Simpson watching his trap fling a rabbit into orbit. 

On 5/31/2020 at 8:07 AM, Rodney Smith said:

Is it just me or does the new model not seem to cast as well as the old one?

 

US model or JDM?

 

Huge difference in the two spools from what I'm finding.

 

Especially with casting braid. The USDM spool with 30 pound Sufix 832 was a good 30+ feet short of other Lews, Pfluegers, and Revo's I put it against. The JDM spool was much better.

 

 

I have the US version. I had all my old Metaniums set with the side brake to 1 and the tension pretty loose. With the new ones, I can't do that. I have to have more braking or I get backlashes. Maybe there is learning curve to get them dialed in more maximum performance...

"I don't feel like watching a long video. What happened?"

 

I woke up somewhere near the end. I think he said the new one consistently cast 5 to 8 feet farther than the old reel he hadn't used in quite some time.

 

I like my two old ones. I can throw baits up on the bank with them.

9 hours ago, Rodney Smith said:

Is it just me or does the new model not seem to cast as well as the old one?

 

IMO, even the first Metanium fell short of the Shimano Core which it presumably replaced.

 

Roger

I have the US model, using it mostly for swim jigs for now. Casting is incredible with 2 internal brakes on and 2 off. No complaints. 

Didn't you just start a thread almost identical to this a few weeks ago? My new Met is far superior to the 16 I had.