I really like this reel seat, but it does have a strange tenon acceptor, Get ready to do some carving on your grip tenon. I also notice that the Winn Grip casting swell grip doesn't fit perfectly. The reel seat seems to be more of an oval at the rear. Most won't notice but I wanted you to know.
The feel is very nice in hand and I believe the cct will be very durable. The hood seems to be very strong.