My PF reelmaster is nearly 4 years old now,never missed a beat apart from initial delivery where I think it got dropped and i had to get pf to repair it....
The only thing about the PF reel is its ridiculously heavy!it's got to be at least 25kg with 100m of hose on!
I think the reason it’s happened is I Chuck all sorts in the van from renovating our house, it’s been damaged by neglect, so I’m not blaming poor design, I doubt anyone else has had this issue.
I think the power up 3d is good reel, and I do actually like the plastic material.
They’re all good Daz, it’s personal preference, but I really don’t think one is more reliable than the other if looked after (I.e not bashed about)