Large-scale layout jobs where 984 feet on one reel saves swapping between shorter spools.
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Length 984 Feet
Weight 16 ounces
Priced 40% above the category median ($9.99 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 91 owner ratings
Popularity2.1/5
91 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Black NLS-300 lists a 984 foot length, the longest of any reel in this comparison, along with a 16 ounce item weight, the only listing here to state a reel weight. It's priced at $13.99.
It carries a 4.5 star rating from 91 reviews and 100 bought last month. The review count is on the thinner side for this category and sits just under the 100-review mark this site uses as a demand signal, though the 100 monthly buyers meet that bar on their own.
No material or finish spec is listed beyond length and weight.
Pros
984 foot length, the longest single reel in this lineup
16 ounce item weight is stated, useful for judging reel size and portability
4.5 star rating
100 bought last month clears this site's demand floor
Cons
Only 91 reviews, the thinnest review base among the higher-length reels in this comparison
Priced higher than the shorter reels in this lineup
No material or finish spec is listed
Specifications
Length
984 Feet
Weight
16 ounces
Performance notes
At 16 ounces, this is the only reel in the comparison with a stated weight, which tracks with it also carrying the most line length.
What buyers say
91 reviews at a 4.5 average, combined with 100 buyers last month, points to a smaller but satisfied buyer pool.
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