The reason I posted that video and opened the thread - I always thought what nowadays high gear ratio reels can handle any type of resistance baits, for example new Tatula, Zillion TWS, Antares 2012 in 8.1, 7.4. The only reason I thought I need to buy the low gear ratio, because you cannot slow down...

Strange... It gotta work now.
Look up "High Speed Gear Ratios for Everything Bass" in youtube.

Here is the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQ78ywTCh4

It’s tough to argue with success, so when Elite Series AOY Champion Aaron Martens says that 23 of his 25 boat-based casting reels are 8.5:1, we listen. When he speaks of high speed, we’re talking faster than 8.1:1. The reasons are many, but it comes down to efficiency: easier fishing, more casts, m...

Great video Ryan! Good luck in 2016!

Theoretically T-Wing outcasts standard guide by 15%. Daiwa mention that in every catalog.

Yes it is. Smaller diameter always more sensitive. 8 weave braid more sensitive than 4 weave.

Who else ordered SV103 so far?
Wondering to find out the weight and the size of that SV spool.

Patex Fishing for me is all about confidence. I want to be confident what my tackle is a least excuse if I haven't caught enough fish. And I believe high end tackle in my hands will catch more fish on a long run, I can't rate exact increase, but I guess at least one fish in a month :) And by meaning...

Please don't turn away JDMBASSMAN from this forum.
He is a great guy and and seems to be always improving himself to get the best tackle, which is awesome!
Nothing wrong with that if he can afford it.
I always read his threads,posts and learn a lot.

Sad news, truly was an iconic product for US bass fishermen world.

YT Fusion had an HD version of bearings for a while.

I would rather call to Daiwa, they have latest info.

Steez spools yes. Daiwa has introduced confusion now with the SV105 (Alphas) and SV103 (OG Zillion) framed reels in the US market. The SV105 only fits Alphas reels and the SV103 is yet to be determined. If you're asking about Steez spools, then yes, they are the same. Another stupid corporate move ...

150 reels of each gear ratio and l/r hand retrieve. What do you mean by 150? First shipping from Japan is going to have 600 reels total, devide it on 4 models = 150 reels per model. Thanks for the reply, that's what i assumed you meant. I doubt Daiwa would only ship out 150 per model, that would al...