Manufactured in Philadelphia, the lightweight Torque Lever Drag 2-Speed features an open top design with machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, along with a lightweight forged aluminum spool. Quick Shift 2-speed system easily shifts into high or low gear. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the sealed Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. The Dura-Drag system results in smoother start ups and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. Unlike other products that advertise their high-potential drag settings but fail to inform you that these drag settings result in drag curves that are anything but angler friendly, and have a high potential to pop lines, pull hooks, and result in lost fish. The Quick-Shift 2-speed system shifts into high or low gear allowing you to easily adjust to any fishing situation on the fly. Constructed with full metal body and side plates to keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads. This is just one of the reasons PENN reels are considered The Gold Standard in high quality, big game reels. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. So when building the most respected big game reels on the market, we take extra steps to ensure our reels perform better and last longer. Machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates Lightweight forged aluminum spool with line capacity Rings Stainless steel main and pinion gears Sealed Dura-Drag system6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings Quiet double-dog anti-reverse.