Based on customer feedback found across the internet, from actual users of this product, we have given this product the following rating: 
Pflueger Patriarch Review
Designed to deliver the ultimate in smooth, extra-strong, fun-to-fish precision. The Pflueger Patriarch Spinning Reels feature featherweight magnesium body, rotor, and sideplate; double-anodized, machined-aluminum spool with carbon arbor; 10-bearing system (XCR stainless steel ball bearings plus instant anti-reverse bearing); Sure-Click Bail with audible signal; anti-twist titanium roller; titanium shaft; carbon handle with EVA knob; and sealed carbon fiber drag. FREE neoprene bag and aluminum spare spool.
Pflueger Patriarch Reviews
Actual Customer Feedback:
"I bought this reel a month ago and have now fished with it for approx 70 hours. It is very lightweight and sturdy and my hands dont get as tired when I fish for 12 straight hours like they did with a heavier reel. "
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"This reel is awesome. The action is great. The casting is smooth and the retrieval is smooth as well."
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"T"I bought the utralight 9525X model for panfish/trout. I have the heavier Shimano Stella 4000 and the Pflueger Patriarch gives the Stella a run for it's money as far as smoothness for about $500 less! Plus it comes with a free extra spool (the Stella does not)"
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
Our research on the Pflueger Patriarch Suggests:
According to the general online consensus, where our research is based on unbiased customer comments and user feedback, this is an outstanding reel and outstanding value for the money. There were few, if any, negative reports on this reel.