If you do not own an I.T.R. you do not know what your missing. These are the best reels money can buy. Perfect for the floating note, finger ring, making a card float or simply balance, dancing rope, floating rose etc. You can use them close up or on stage. THREAD BOSS I personally think that this is the best thread reel ever. It is only 2 inches long but it holds 30 feet of thread. Because of how much thread it holds there is very little tension.