Up your game! The Abu Garcia ® Elite Max Spinning Reel gives you an affordable way to experience professional-level performance. These reels are widely revered for their smart, forward-thinking design, durability, and great handling, and the sleek, modestly priced Elite Max is no exception. This reel is loaded with reliable features, starting with its light, tough IM-C6 insert-molded carbon body; it will handle tough duty, day in and day out. Also: lightweight rotor with durable Everlast bail system; braid-ready machined aluminum spool with Rocket Spool Lip Design ; Rocket Line Management System for consistent performance with all line types; Slow Oscillation design for even line lay; computer-optimized gearing for smooth, efficient operation at all times; stainless steel mainshaft and componentry; incredible 7-bearing system with 6 HPCR (high performance corrosion-resistant) stainless steel ball bearings plus roller bearing; and a silky-strong Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system. Clearly, the Elite Max is a reel you can push to the limit " an incredible bargain! Smart, durable pro-style design Light, tough IM-C6 carbon body Lightweight rotor with Everlast bail system Braid-ready machined aluminum spool Rocket Spool Lip Design Rocket Line Management System Slow Oscillation for even line lay Stainless steel mainshaft and internals Smooth 7 bearing system 6 HPCR stainless steel ball bearings plus roller bearing Silky-strong Carbon Matrix drag.