Revo STX Casting: Every Revo reel is getting lighter in this next generation series and the new Revo STX sees a weight reduction of over 2.5 ounces, a 29% weight shavings compared to the previous model. You can attribute the weight reduction to the similar design features as what is being implemented in the Revo Premier.

The Revo STX has the same set of features as the Premier such as the EVA knobs but with a metal handle versus the carbon fiber one you would find on the Premier, same number of HPCR bearings (10), X2-Craftic alloy frame, C6 carbon sideplates, D2 Gear Design, Infini II spool design, but when it comes to cast control it uses Infini brakes which is a combination of magnetic and centrifugal brake systems.

The Revo STX is offered in a wide range of gear ratios, 6.4:1, 7.1:1, and super high speed 8.0:1. The new Revo STX will be sold for a retail price of $199.95.

Revo SX Casting: Again, using a similar design, the new Revo SX will also receive a weight reduction of over 2 ounces. It uses the same X2-Craftic alloy frame design, D2 Gear Design, and the durable but lightweight C6 carbon sideplates.

The stealthy looking Revo SX gets an all magnetic braking system called the MagTrax. The MagTrax system allows you to externally adjust the braking power needed by moving the magnets closer or further away from the spool. This mainstream workhorse will retail for $159.95.

Revo S Casting: The improved design is shared even with the lowest of the Revo series giving it a 15% weight reduction from the previous model. The Revo S which retails for only $129.95 gets the X2-Craftic alloy frame and D2 Gear Design. The difference is that this aggressively priced Revo uses 7 stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 roller bearing, graphite sideplates, and the "Pitch" centrifugal brake system which uses 6 brake blocks (3 spring loaded and 3 non spring loaded). The spring loaded brake blocks act only when the spool is under high revolution (1st part of the cast) and will then disengage to give maximum distance. The non spring loaded brake blocks act on the entire cast to give maximum control throughout the cast.

Revo Winch Casting: One of my favorite reels when I need sheer power is the "Winch" Revo Series which is great for deep cranking or tossing large high resistant baits thanks to the low 5.4:1 gear ratio. Like the Revo siblings this reel will benefit from all the good traits such as the D2 Gear Design, X2-Craftic alloy frame, C6 carbon sideplates, and the Carbon Matrix drag system resulting in a weight reduction of 19% over the previous Winch.

Anglers will find a longer handle with larger EVA knobs for improved power and comfort and the new Revo Winch will utilize the Infini brake system which is composed of both centrifugal and magnetic brake systems. Eight stainless steel ball bearings are used for this powerful reel and unfortunately anglers will have to wait all the way until December 2012 for the Winch and it will retail for $199.95.

Revo Inshore Casting: The Revo Inshore is designed to be the perfect crossover reel capable of fishing for bass or inshore saltwater. This corrosion resistant reel has all the new components including X2-Craftic alloy frame, D2 Gear Design, C6 carbon sideplates, Carbon Matrix drag, and HPCR ball bearings.

The new Revo Inshore also has the larger handle and EVA knobs like the Winch and the Pitch Centrifugal braking system like the Revo S. And because of the new design, you have a more compact body but still able to gain more line capacity than the previous model which is crucial for saltwater vertical jigging or simply fighting larger species. Most impressive is the weight reduction on this bad boy. From 8.5 ounces to only 6.73 ounces! Available in December of this year, this new Inshore reel will sell for $249.95.

Conclusion: It has been six seasons since Abu Garcia brought us the first series of Revo reels. It was an introduction that took competitors surprise and the market by storm. No longer was Abu just that round reel maker, overnight they became a contender in the low profile baitcaster market. Over the years the line was further refined and the Revo Series is now known for performance, refinement and excellent ergonomics. This time around Abu Garcia could be doing it once again with a re-REVOlution of the entire Revo series of reels from the Premier to Inshore. Most of the reels get a major weight reduction thanks to the use for durable C6 carbon sideplates and X2-Craftic alloy framing material. Further performance enhancements come from the use of their new D2 Gear Design and leveraging the vertical braking system already used on the high-end Revo MGX. Abu Garcia gets things kicked off this season in advance of ICAST, let the reel REVOlution begin!