john wrote:
Any one used a Ryobi 2stroke?

McCulloch doesnt seem to be to popular in the group? How does the
Ryobi
compare?

It is better to have a model with clutch or direct drive? What are
the
advantages/disadvantages?

regards

Ryobi are in general better than McCulloch.

I would go for a clutch because the line head doesn't spin round when
it is idling. This is better because it won't accidentally strim you if
you lay it down for a short while without stopping it and is easier to
start.

Alan.