Quantum Kinetic PTi Spinning Reels

Pros: So many new innovations to this reel, the power of magnets.

Cons: Not the best looker, built for business.

The Bottom Line: This is the best value of the PT series of spinning reels from Quantum. If 6 ball bearings are enough for you, buy it without thinking twice.

Review: There are three different reels in Quantum's series of PT spinning reels. They are the Energy PTi, the Catalyst PTi and the Kinetic PTi. They are all great reels and fairly similar, however I have found the best value of the trio to ...

Pros: Great price, great features, great performance.

Cons: NONE

Review: The Quantum Kinetic costs about $69.00, and it's worth every penny! Casts very smooth, retrieves as smooth as any high-end reel on the market. I have two, they've been fished hard for two years now, and they require minimal maintenance. MY HIGHEST ...

Pros: Great feel. No function issues (such as bail closing during a cast).

Cons: Two I had were not well made. Difficult to fix remotely.

Review: Bought 2 Kinetic PTi (40) spinning reels - one for my wife and one for me. Took them on a flyin to Manitoba and loved them. Until the third day when the bail screw came out and rendered my wife's useless. We had the screw, but it could not be ...

Pros: Flex Bail was my favorite feature, had good power and ratio.

Cons: Bail screw came loose, twice.

Review: I was pleased with the feel and power of the reel when i started using it. But, after one week's use on a Canada trip, the bail hex screw opposite the reel guide had worked it's way loose, and rendered it useless for the day. Had to hunt down tool ...