Here is LC's description of the two versions ............"The current LV series is characterized by a relatively high-cranking element that produces a powerful vibrating action. The New LVR series, on the other hand, is designed to create a livelier, more "sharply"action without getting tangled in the weeds. Its speed and falling posture have been adjusted to an optimal balance between internal volume and body mass, thereby eliminating any unnatural or mechanical movement. Its body form, designed to create smooth action right after the drop in order to lure unsuspecting following bass, produces a supple movement at the edge of a weed area, where quick refrexes are often needed."