The Daiwa 8300

[sandbar]

Gfish,
 I think it may be a combination of the strength of the drop forged gears and the helical cut that makes them stronger that the competitors straight cut pot metal gears. That and the fact that these aren't really high speed reels may add to the power. They are very solid and very smooth reels. I think they are every bit as good as the vintage Penn Greenies and Z reels and even smoother because of the extra bearings. The biggest downfall is the lack of parts availability but that is offset by their the stoutness and durability.
 
The way they worded it and the 50% power advantage claim is probably just marketing. It sure sounds good and who has the formula to disprove the claim? 
 
-Steve

[Donnyboat]

50% power advantage, sertainly is`nt the badge, as most of them fall of, sertainly not a good advert ay, cheers Don.