What's REALLY next for Daiwa
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Alphas varient of the 30mm spool seems worthy to dabble with. Hope the exchange rate stays good until February.
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So they re-name the Alphas as a CT and with a 30mm spool, but its basically still the same reel.....probably not for me, then, or at least I wont be first in line. I love the Alphas/Pixy platform, but they need to redesign it with a more modern compact size and gear ratio options. If Abu can offer a tiny reel with an aluminum frame like the ALX and Shimano offers a reel as small as the Aldebaran MGL, then Daiwa really needs to get with it and make an all-new Pixy AND Alphas, imho.
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I hear you on that.hoohoorjoo wrote:So they re-name the Alphas as a CT and with a 30mm spool, but its basically still the same reel.....probably not for me, then, or at least I wont be first in line. I love the Alphas/Pixy platform, but they need to redesign it with a more modern compact size and gear ratio options. If Abu can offer a tiny reel with an aluminum frame like the ALX and Shimano offers a reel as small as the Aldebaran MGL, then Daiwa really needs to get with it and make an all-new Pixy AND Alphas, imho.
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I thought the Alphas CT SV 70 was a joke. I guess it is real. It looks like a regular Alphas with spacers to use the 30m spool from the Steez CT. I don't see how the reel is an Alphas CT though. It's a good old platform though so it is good to see it still kicking. It might be a worth while investment to pick one up for future 30m spool compatibility.
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It wouldn't surprise me if Daiwa just slapped something together for promotional purposes. I am reminded of the new Morethan on the Daiwa Jp page and how the spool shown was a poorly painted over SV spool. (like with a brush and black paint with the SV still visible)LowRange wrote:I thought the Alphas CT SV 70 was a joke. I guess it is real. It looks like a regular Alphas with spacers to use the 30m spool from the Steez CT. I don't see how the reel is an Alphas CT though. It's a good old platform though so it is good to see it still kicking. It might be a worth while investment to pick one up for future 30m spool compatibility.
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The Steez does not appear to be significantly smaller is size compared to the current SV TW. The new version is only 5 grams lighter according to the specs. I reckon I will have to see the two side by side to compare.
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I was a little surprised to see this too. CT is 5.3oz versus 5.5oz for the current offering. I figured it'd be a sub 5oz reel when it was all said and done.. I'd like to see a side by side as well.daiwafan wrote:The Steez does not appear to be significantly smaller is size compared to the current SV TW. The new version is only 5 grams lighter according to the specs. I reckon I will have to see the two side by side to compare.
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Wasn't that the new Red tune?Aquaftm45 wrote:It wouldn't surprise me if Daiwa just slapped something together for promotional purposes. I am reminded of the new Morethan on the Daiwa Jp page and how the spool shown was a poorly painted over SV spool. (like with a brush and black paint with the SV still visible)LowRange wrote:I thought the Alphas CT SV 70 was a joke. I guess it is real. It looks like a regular Alphas with spacers to use the 30m spool from the Steez CT. I don't see how the reel is an Alphas CT though. It's a good old platform though so it is good to see it still kicking. It might be a worth while investment to pick one up for future 30m spool compatibility.
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Any more info on the Millionaire? I think the new Steez and Alphas are certainly interesting but will wait to pass judgement until I see/handle them. Now a small size round reel really interests me.
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I'd like to know as well. It looks sharp in that pic. 2nd coming of the CV-Z 103 Millionaire?timinmo wrote:Any more info on the Millionaire? I think the new Steez and Alphas are certainly interesting but will wait to pass judgement until I see/handle them. Now a small size round reel really interests me.
Edit: I see it also has similar spool spacers as the Alphas CT. 30m spool Millionaire maybe.
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The CT Steez is pretty small. For sure smaller than the SV TW. The Millionaire looks hot.
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Re: What's REALLY next for Daiwa
I guess it's always cool to have something new, but that's their big thing? A smaller spool in reels identical to their predecessors?
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Re: What's REALLY next for Daiwa
LowRange wrote:Wasn't that the new Red tune?Aquaftm45 wrote:It wouldn't surprise me if Daiwa just slapped something together for promotional purposes. I am reminded of the new Morethan on the Daiwa Jp page and how the spool shown was a poorly painted over SV spool. (like with a brush and black paint with the SV still visible)LowRange wrote:I thought the Alphas CT SV 70 was a joke. I guess it is real. It looks like a regular Alphas with spacers to use the 30m spool from the Steez CT. I don't see how the reel is an Alphas CT though. It's a good old platform though so it is good to see it still kicking. It might be a worth while investment to pick one up for future 30m spool compatibility.
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With the Alphas, yes. It's a no go for me. The Steez is obviously quite a bit smaller, and aimed at finesse duties. How finesse will it be is the question, being the SV TW - especially the high ratio with the 1012 spool will already handle 1/8 oz with relative ease. Nobody knows if the Millionaire has also been shrunk. If no, then yeah, dumb move. If it has, I'm definitely in.poisonokie wrote:I guess it's always cool to have something new, but that's their big thing? A smaller spool in reels identical to their predecessors?
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Alphas CT 70 SV is being released before the Shimano 50/70 revamp. I am really excited to see an updated Alphas. One of my favorite reels, the non disengaging levelwind makes me always smile. I am glad to drop $300 max, normally spending $250 area on those reels; hard to justify a Steez CT SV TW when a Steez A with spool upgrade does all I need and more.