PhantomEX800 was the first carbon spinning reel. But its appearance is same as old reels.
Shimano's plastic model had new body shape.
We could feel it new age reels , although it was only appearance.
TD bait reel keeps palming shape. But it was ugly.
Shimano does not have the " thumb rest ". But it is...
I like Mitchell.
Appearance is one of reasons.
The difference of mechanism of Daiwa and Shimano has become small. Appearance is important.