JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
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JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
Does this reel have aluminum sideplates or zaion? I know the drag star is metal, but I was curious about the sideplates. Does the line guide have bearings on both sides?
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
I'm pretty sure on the crankplate its Zion. Damn reel is amazing though. Levelwind has one bearing on it. Haven't opened it up yet. It's super smooth, smoother than any Daiwa I have ever owned. Love that reel. The spool is just insane for casting.
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
Thanks, it doesn't matter now, I couldn't resist and ordered it anyway. I've got bearings for the level wind so I guess I'll just bite the bullet and swap it in.
Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
I'm a fan of this reel series. You may like it
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
Totally different ball game. Tatula Type R isnt even close.doomtrprz71 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:05 pmI'm excited to get my hands on it, I hope it can take the place of my Type R Tatula but we shall see.
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
These things are tanks, very solid reels.
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
I figured as much, the type r replaced a zillion coastal so I guess in reality its replacing the zillion. Hopefully I'll be catching redfish with it by the end of the month.LgMouthGambler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:42 amTotally different ball game. Tatula Type R isnt even close.doomtrprz71 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:05 pmI'm excited to get my hands on it, I hope it can take the place of my Type R Tatula but we shall see.
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
Got it in hand today, gear side was aluminum, the other side plate was Zaion.
Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
How does the 1516 compare to the zillion sv?
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Re: JDM Zillion TW 1516 question
The newest JDM HD and HLC models have alloy side plate and palming set plate