I purchased this reel about three years ago and used it moderately. There are some scratches on the lower part of the body from use, but I take good care of my equipment, so I washed it with water, dried it in the shade, and stored it in a reel case. I only used it for egging (squid fishing). I used it with an aftermarket handle and balancer. ⚫︎I no longer have the original handle. The cap for the reel's balancer is missing. The reeling feel is smooth, and I don't feel any graininess or grinding, but this is subjective, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. The line is Pitbull 0.6.