I'm a little late with this review only because I've been enjoying my time with this reel too much. Spooled with some Sunline Sniper BMS for our tests Unfortunately, the Revo4 Rocket comes with the same Infini (magnetic + centrifugal) braking system as the previous generation and now offered in the SX lineup. The one upgrade I was hoping for the most was the incorporation of the manufacturer's IVCB-6L braking system in the Rocket. The Rocket is essentially a Revo with a souped up It was essentially an STX with a souped up transmission, so when I first laid my greedy little enthusiast paws on the new Rocket, I was excited, expecting it to have the same upgrades as the Revo4 STX. At the time, it was the very first low profile baitcasting reel to crest eight point whatever, and featured a 9.0:1 retrieve ratio. The Revo Rocket made its debut during the Gen 3 iteration of Abu Garcia's Revo Suite. ![]() Introducing the 10.1:1 retrieve ratio Abu Garcia Revo4 Rocket I bring this up here to simply point out the Revo4 Rocket is a very familiar shape and profile. It's quite obvious and if you didn't know that before, you do now. Lightning-quick 7.Those familiar with Abu Garcia's line of Revo, low profile baitcasting reels know the manufacturer essentially uses the same frame and sideplate design throughout the lineup and simply swaps components (most notably the braking system and drag stack) to achieve different levels of performance at different price points to define the suite.The ultimate high-speed, high performance spinning reel.With the smooth consistency of the Revo Rocket's Carbon Matrix™ drag system and the ergonomic leverage of its compact bent carbon handle with flat EVA knobs, this reel is born to get the job done.in a hurry. The quality 10-bearing system incorporates 9 stainless steel HPCR™ ball bearings + 1 roller bearing for the K Clutch™ anti-reverse. Inside, Computer optimized gear (COG™) design delivers perfect meshing of the precision machined AMGearing system™ for unparalled smoothness and durability, driven by a premium aircraft grade aluminum main shaft (035 size uses a titanium main shaft). ![]() In addition to its Everlast™ bail and Slow Oscillation for even line lay, the Revo Rocket also features the Rocket line management™ system, which enables superior control at all times regardless of the line type being used. The rotor is crafted from the same C6 carbon material and revolves around a rugged machined-aluminum, braid-ready spool with free-flowing Rocket spool lip design™. Its IM-C6™ body design combines an X-craftic™ gearbox with a C6 carbon body though lightweight, it has the strength to keep hard-working gears perfectly aligned on high-intensity retrieves. This unrelenting reel has all the bells and whistles for pro-level operation. Its lightning-quick 7.0:1 Rocket Gear Ratio gives you the means to fish virtually any lure at max velocity, backed by Abu's advanced Rocket line management™ system for quick, trouble-free pickup of slack line and ultimate control at all speeds. Yes, you can slash and burn those frantic, fish-triggering retrieves with spinning gear! The Abu Garcia® Revo® Rocket Spinning Reel raises the bar on high-speed performance, so you can crash those ambush points and force furious reaction strikes without ever reaching for a baitcast setup.
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