1. The reel's gear(s). I really liked in past reel reviews where the gears between 2 or more reels are compared. I'd love to see a bit more focus on them. The thickness, circumference, teeth size/depth, material, maybe even the weight(to get an idea of the density). Maybe have 1 or 2 base reels tha...

From my experience, and tests(actual casting tests), the free spool times are inconclusive in actual casting distance/ease. And from my experience, and others... a Shimano is much easier to set and cast than any Daiwa (and by all means, each time we've put them head to head... Shimano outcast Daiwa ...