Daiwa Catalina BJ 100 (4:9:1) solid reel.

xbd

the tatula feels much smoother than the Zillion.

the zillion tw sv is made in Thailand, After a season of use, i dont think the reel is as refine as it should be for a $300 reel. Gear mesh is noticeable in the Zillion & compare to the Tatula ct which feels much smoother due to air rotation design. As for casting i didnt exhibit superior distance, ...

i offer 2 pennies, i hope he accept my offer.

i agree, TWS is nothing more than less effort used when casting.

bummer, i still perfer the zillion real seat.

just wondering if a og Zillion line guide would fit in there? that would look bad ass.

Daiwa XBD, the action is between mod-fast and fast.

im hoping their still using the SVF technology.

i have a pair if new tatula knobs if u want to trade? no bearings included.

personally went with the Zillion TWS SV because of the longer handle, Knobs, and adjustable spool tension cap.

I got to admit, Daiwa has taken the meaning of, "Beating a dead horse," to a whole new level. Let me go get my wallet.

Save urself the money and buy a tatula, performance between the Zillion TWS and the Tatula is minimal. I''ll pick up two regular Tatula Ct on flea bay.

MediumHeavy wrote:How far up the blank is the braiding x? First or second guide?

On the 7'3 it's wrap up to the 4th guide, about 3/4 of the blank is wrap.

Reel seat does not have expose blank.