Recommendation for the crosses

[ptho1128]

Hello,

I'm looking to buy a reel for my crosses. I've already bought Pro Supex Big Ace (red) for my mains and looking for good crosses now. Any recommendation? I heard great reviews for the MSV Focus Hex 17L but can you use it for crosses? I like ALU Big Banger but too damn expensive. Also, durability would be a requirement and spin as well.

 

[danotje]

Isospeed Baseline Spin. $40/reel and feels great.

On a side note, I'm not sure how much crosses contribute to spin other than letting the mains slide. I'm using Gosen Proform Tuff (curiously called OG Sheep on the pkg, yet 1/2 the price of OGSM) as a cross for BHBR and get tons of spin. In fact, this set up produces more spin than any other I've tried, including full poly. Others might have different experiences and can point you in another direction, but I'd recommend a smooth, slippery cross--be it poly or otherwise. I go for feel and power in the croses, spin and control in the mains.

 

[ptho1128]

Actually, I would rather have comfort and durability more than anything else.

 

[Muppet]

So you're putting together a poly/poly hybrid?

 

[3fees]

I'm the other way around, topspin poly tech crosses 17 ga, syn gut 16 ga mains, as too your question, syn gut is worth a look, many to chuse from.

 

[Stringers]

N.Vy is my cross of choice for now and it's tremendous. If your looking for a synthetic gut or multi.

If you want comfort I've heard good things about Mantis strings. Genesis makes some very soft Multi's as well.