You'll get reels that are lighter, and with slightly a better drag, and initially, they'll feel smoother too, but it is at a cost - the bodies roll and twist more, combine this with modern lightweight internals and majority of modern reels are designed with a relatively short life in mind
Spacious Foot Box and Internal Thermal Collar: The specially shaped, spacious foot box ensures optimal thermal insulation and freedom for your feet
HeatSink Drag heat transfer system
Featuring Ride's WMNS Performance Core, Slimewalls sidewalls for impact absorption, and an extruded base for easy maintenance, the Compact is designed to handle various terrains while providing a forgiving, fun ride
Performance Metrics: Assess smoothness of retrieval, drag consistency, and overall durability
Go too tall and you wont be able to tilt your head back, or itll snag on stuff along the way