Based on customer feedback found across the internet, from actual users of this product, we have given this product the following rating: 
Shimano Spheros Review
Preferred by the country's top saltwater guides, Spheros reels are built to withstand the abuse Mother Nature dishes out, thanks to its waterproof drag, A-RB bearings and cold forged aluminum spool. And not only can the Spheros take it, it can dish it out too, with up to 44 pounds of drag. These reels also feature stopperless design (no anti-reverse switch), aluminum frame, graphite sideplate, graphite rotor, S-Arm Cam, Aerowave oscillation (3000–8000 models), Aero Wrap oscillation (14000–18000 models), Power Roller III line roller, Super Stopper II anti-reverse, Dyna-Balance, direct drive mechanism, and Fluidrive II.
Shimano Spheros Reviews
Actual Customer Feedback:
"ive caught everything from inshore reds to big ol grouper in this reel it is by far the best reel ive ever owned. the drag is nice and smooth and line just floats off of it"
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
"It seems every time I intend to purchase a Penn reel, I leave with a Shimano. After comparing several popular reels, I bought the Spheros 4000FB and loaded it with 20lb braid and there isn't much it won't reel in. From inshore snappers to tarpon, this reel is ready"
Portion of actual user review from basspro.com
Our research on the See Shimano Spheros Offshore 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.