Penn Grease

[GerryR]

The label on the container states that it is good for "drag systems" which infers, at least to me, that it can be used on the drag washers.  Has anyone used it for that purpose?  I downloaded the MSDS for the Penn graese, but it doesn't mention what is in it, proprietary formula.  However, Cal's grease is a general purpose grease containing teflon which is also good for the drag washers.  I've asked Penn if they consider the washers as part of the "drag system" but have not gotten a response from them.

[JasonGotaProblem]

The label on the container states that it is good for "drag systems" which infers, at least to me, that it can be used on the drag washers.  Has anyone used it for that purpose?  I downloaded the MSDS for the Penn graese, but it doesn't mention what is in it, proprietary formula.  However, Cal's grease is a general purpose grease containing teflon which is also good for the drag washers.  I've asked Penn if they consider the washers as part of the "drag system" but have not gotten a response from them.

Yes you can use it on the drag washers. Penn does.

[Maxed Out]

Cals is what I use, and it is specifically intended for drag washes. Also comes in 2 different flavors. I use Cals purple, because I'm in a more tempurate(cooler) environment.

[GerryR]

Cals is what I use, and it is specifically intended for drag washes. Also comes in 2 different flavors. I use Cals purple, because I'm in a more tempurate(cooler) environment.

What made me ask this question is that Cal's is advertised as a "Universal Reel and Drag grease," so it is dual purpose.  The same with the Penn Grease, "Good for main gears, pinion gears, spool shafts and drag systems."  I just want to be sure I'm on the right side of the performance curve and will have one less item to stock.  If Penn is using it in their drag systems, then I'm OK with that.

[Maxed Out]

Yep, I use the Cals on everything when it comes to reels. Screws, gears, and light coat on all inner surfaces and moving parts

[MarkT]

I use Cal's on drags but would have no problem using Penn grease on everything else that calls for grease.

[GerryR]

Finally heard from Penn:

Hello Gerry.
Thank you for contacting PENN.
Yes, the PENN grease can be used on the drag washers too.
However do not overdue the amount of grease, a little bit is enough and it will make it smooth and clean.
Thank you
Penn customer Service

[JasonGotaProblem]

I wanna be clear. Yes you can absolutely use penn grease on drags. It'll be just fine. Yes cals is generally agreed to be a bit better, and can also be used on gears. Can someone outside of a laboratory setting actually notice that difference ? I'm not sure. Is that "bit better" worth buying it? That's a personal call. I have both and use both, and others, depending on the task.

Both will separate over time. I'm more fond of superlube than either one, because it doesn't seem to separate.

[Squidder Bidder]

I put a little in the shaker when I'm mixing up a Blue Hawaii.   

[nelz]

I'm more fond of superlube than either one, because it doesn't seem to separate

Which superlube type do you use?

[JasonGotaProblem]

I'm more fond of superlube than either one, because it doesn't seem to separate

Which superlube type do you use?

The "general purpose" synthetic with PTFE

[Shark Hunter]

I clean the Penn Grease off my drag washers and use Cals.
Just how I do it. Penn Blue inside.

[Lunker Larry]

I'm a superlube fan. Recently got their oil too so I'm eager to see how it lasts. Both products make everything silky smooth and the grease can be used on the CF drag washers.
From what I remember reading, which is more for the salt water guys, is Cals is rated to 500 degrees and Shimano is 300.  Makes a difference if you're smoking reels.

[jgp12000]

Mostly freshwater fishing for me,I like things simple,super lube on gears & drags,Lucas reel oil everywhere else makes for a smooth reel

[Donnyboat]

I found that when the covid started, Yamaha was getting grease from New Zealand, also yamaha prior to that was selling Marine grease in the tube, but the tubs or buckets they were selling it in, did not have marine grease written on them, I find Cals is a bit more expensive, than Yamaha, so I only use Cals on the carbon fibre washers, Yamaha on the screws & gears, pinions, cheers Don.