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So I have purchased Boca Bearings for my baitcasting reel before and I thought they were a nice way to make my reel cast easier and further. The only down side to these bearings was that they were a bit Pricey. Fast Forward to now, Spool Hi-speed bearings, a competitor to Boca Bearings is selling these much cheaper! about 1/3 less (after shipping). Since they have been hot on social media, I went ahead and bought the kit for my KastKing Spartacus and replaced the bearings there. Upon receiving the bearings, I have inspected them and they were pretty legit and of high quality.
Installed on the KastKing Spartacus and it sure cast further and the lure comes out much smoother. I can easily hit my maximum distance with less energy. Now for the maximum distance gained, i haven't been able to go out on a day where it wasn't too windy, but i estimate that I have gained 1-2 rod distance only (my rod is 7.5 ft btw) with the wind. So likely it would been a bit further. maybe 3-4 rod lengths depending on lure size/weight.
I think their bearing kits are worth it, especially the 2 bearing kits sold at 16.95 plus shipping; however, I don't think the upgrade for my Spartacus was worth the upgrade. Still on the fence on that since the kit is a 3 bearing kit at 30 dollars.
You guys can check my full review and how to replace the bearings via the video below! I will likely come back and talk about this again since ceramic hybrid bearings do break and it will become SMOOTHER
Installed on the KastKing Spartacus and it sure cast further and the lure comes out much smoother. I can easily hit my maximum distance with less energy. Now for the maximum distance gained, i haven't been able to go out on a day where it wasn't too windy, but i estimate that I have gained 1-2 rod distance only (my rod is 7.5 ft btw) with the wind. So likely it would been a bit further. maybe 3-4 rod lengths depending on lure size/weight.
I think their bearing kits are worth it, especially the 2 bearing kits sold at 16.95 plus shipping; however, I don't think the upgrade for my Spartacus was worth the upgrade. Still on the fence on that since the kit is a 3 bearing kit at 30 dollars.
You guys can check my full review and how to replace the bearings via the video below! I will likely come back and talk about this again since ceramic hybrid bearings do break and it will become SMOOTHER
