I too have both reels and after spending a week with both reels I was happier with my smokes. The EVA handles on the EXO got to me after a long while of use. Don’t get me wrong I loved the smoothness and solid feel of the EXO, but I find myself going to my smokes more often. My personal favorites are the last Energy PT style (silver with multi-color trim). I tend to pair my Smokes and EXOs on a heavier rod (Superlite PTs) to balance it out better for me. And use the Energy’s on my Smoke rods. I am not a total fan of the light as a feather feel. Just my opinion.