The reel seat has a top quality, very solid metal construction and a secure footing by its weight and rubber nubs on the contact surface. He also has a very beautiful, timeless design. If you use higher quality, thicker paper towels, then you still need to tearing but 2 hands. By pressing with the other hand gently on the middle guide bar while you tear off with the other hand, then succeed in separating but very good with a little practice.