Litespeed M The marine version of Litespeed is equipped with a hybrid drag system, sharing some elements of the Cobalt drag - fixed spindle, large heat wicking conical surfaces, click stop drag knob. The LS M foregoes ball bearings in favor of close tolerance plain bearings, and comes equipped with the same linear spring set found on LS F, optimized for each reel size. Like our Cobalt reel, it holds an IPX8 waterproof rating to 100 ft. LS M frame and spool share the same open structure as LS F, with emphasis on greater stiffness and stability.