President Spinning Combo vs President Spinning Reel: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Pflueger President Spinning Combo

Pflueger

President Spinning Combo

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Graphite composite rod, aluminum reel body

Confidence

78%

PossibleAluminum corrosion and oxidation byproducts

Pflueger President Spinning Reel

Pflueger

President Spinning Reel

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Aluminum spool, stainless steel bail and body, plastic drag system

Confidence

72%

PossiblePlastic drag system degradation

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