Handle on the 2500 is also comfortable and winding in etc. it does work well, no complaints there.
Just that it's not counterbalanced, which it could be. Daiwa have fitted a simlar handle to their Capricorn. Again, it's comfortable and a joy to use, but folding it is a bit of a pain. My design (should anyone want it, hint-hint, royalties etc.) is easy to fold over and can be counterbalanced and any knob that is currently fitted can also be used.