i am looking into baircasters and i was looking at both of these reels. I heard great things about both of these. Can anyone please give me advice on whichi one to buy or advice on how the reel is. Thank you

Comparing the Black Max to the Energy is like comparing a Yugo to a Corvette. No offense, but please tell us you have a mixup here. :

Black Max- El cheapo graphite Abu Beijing, bottom basement Garcia($50)

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Energy- only one rung short of Quantum top($190)

Hands down the energy, escpecially now that the can be bought for around $89-110 price range on ebay...I bought one for 89 before christmas for cranks and is a great reel...too bad I found a great deal on a Daiwa Sol which will take it's place if everything works out.