I had several REVO STX, old style.  Way tougher to throw than a Cent. brake reel or the much better dual brakes.

Those reels would've been way better off with a good Cent brake than the rather pathetic mag brake they were using.  The old style STX's (and SX's which were even harder to cast) relied heavily on setting the spool tension and using it as a pseudo cent brake to help in controlling the initial spool spin-up.  Since the initial part of the cast, at the snap of the wrist, is much harder to control spool movement vs. later in the cast, getting the spool tension set stronger than a normal reel is essential to keeping those reels from backlashing.

I have some 09 stx's and sx, and a 10 stx. I like the 09 stx better so far. Mine casts weightless baits quite a ways with no problems. They do seem to "loosen" up some after use when their new.

Turn the mag all the way off.  Tie on a bullet weight or something with no wind resistance.  Adjust the cast control (right side knob) to allow the weight to slowly drop if you slightly shake the rod tip.  Now go out and cast.  This gives you a good starting point.  I agree with other posts.  The reel is one of the best you can buy.  I have every Revo model made.  Once you learn their character, you won't have anything else.

I have a Revo stx older model, a winch and a 4600c4. I like them all, but I think the revo stx is the best I own. Casts lighter lures better. If down the road I buy another reel, it will be a lower geared revo stx

I just got the Revo STX from TW also and I have to say its definately one hell of a reel!! I had to get used to the way it casts and although I backlashed a lot by the end of the day I was casting a 1/4 oz. popper 25-30 yards easily

I can't wait til I get better with this reel I can tell I'm reely going to like it haha ;D

Okay guys, thanks for all the replies and tips. I can now cast with the Revo STX pretty well (at least to my satisfaction).

Unfortunately, I needed to spend a lot of cash on my car, and as such, don't have the money to buy a dedicated rod for the Revo.

I decided I still like my Citica, and a PQ I recently bought, over the Revo, and decided to sell the Revo. Sorry about that, Revo fans.