can they drop a lure faster than a comparable spinning reel, even with heavy lures like 3/4oz spoons?
not at all. they are a smidge faster than a cgi or eagle claw but not by much. still very slow on 3mm/4mm tungsten.
they also suck out in the cold. they work well in a shanty supposedly. my only use was outside and it stunk.
its drag is no better than the others either.
all in all, they aren't worth the 110 bucks if you ask me. the lever is a nice touch but otherwise, meh.
there is a 2nd hand market for them on fb buy sell boards.