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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn => Topic started by: sandbar on December 08, 2025, 02:38:40 AM

Title: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: sandbar on December 08, 2025, 02:38:40 AM
Just saw these on Ebay. 19.95ea.
Is this something new?
I have not been keeping up with the site.

"Custom made replacement drag knob for the old classic USA made Penn 714Z, 4300SS and 430SS open face spinning reels.

The original drag caps (part number 52-714) from Penn were made of an acrylic plastic that without fail will crack and spilt apart. With no replacement part available, Max Parts has created a solution. Made with naval brass insert machined specifically to fit the original spool shaft and a body made of PETCF (Polyethylene Terephthalate - Carbon Fiber). Strong and resilient especially in saltwater conditions.

A direct replacement to an otherwise obsolete reel. Ships same or next day. "
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: Midway Tommy on December 08, 2025, 06:49:42 AM
Tom came up with them awhile back. :al 

https://www.cortezconversions.com/product-page/penn-spinfisher-replacement-drag-knob-prt-52-720z

Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on December 08, 2025, 11:47:17 AM
It's a brave new world.
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: MACflyer on December 08, 2025, 01:43:54 PM
Tom, Cortez Conversions has them for the 4200ss, 420ss, and 716z. Just bought one from him a couple weeks ago, and it's really nice. Looks like Max Parts in Port Saint Lucie, FL is making them for the 4300ss, 430ss, and 714z.
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: Midway Tommy on December 08, 2025, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: MACflyer on Today at 01:43:54 PMTom, Cortez Conversions has them for the 4200ss, 420ss, and 716z. Just bought one from him a couple weeks ago, and it's really nice. Looks like Max Parts in Port Saint Lucie, FL is making them for the 4300ss, 430ss, and 714z.

Tom's making them for all the models listed above plus the 720 series.
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: sandbar on December 08, 2025, 07:21:30 PM
Quote from: Midway Tommy on Today at 06:49:42 AMTom came up with them awhile back. :al 

https://www.cortezconversions.com/product-page/penn-spinfisher-replacement-drag-knob-prt-52-720z



Tom's version looks much better than the one I saw on Ebay.
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: Woodpuppy on December 08, 2025, 08:51:08 PM
That is just fantastic!
Title: Re: Penn 4300SS 430SS 714Z Replacement Drag Knob 52-714 1183834 New
Post by: MACflyer on December 08, 2025, 09:08:11 PM

Tom's making them for all the models listed above plus the 720 series.
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Good to know Tommy, as I'm just going off what I see on FeeBay. Tom's work is top notch.