It took months of spinning workouts and measurements to lose those last stubborn ounces. To take 1.5+ ounces out of a reel's body weight is a big deal for today's serious anglers, particularly those taking advantage of the new wave of smaller diameter but stronger fishing lines. Using the latest high-tech materials including a light-weight titanium crank handle, Tour Edition PTi is the pinnacle of Performance Tuned spinning reel engineering.