Daiwa Project T 2020

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by E73Bass » Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:31 am

Thanks for the explanation low range...
“More compact size” ...got it!

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by ss30378 » Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:35 am

They are going down to a 32mm spool for this one too so no easy swap with the other tatulas...

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by LowRange » Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:37 am

E73Bass wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:31 am
Thanks for the explanation low range...
“More compact size” ...got it!
I've palmed the Tatula 100 at my local BPS and it actually palms really good. I hear they are Steez TW SV size but I don't have one so it is more like an Alphas to me.

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by daiwafan » Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:38 am

I have a couple of ZPI spools in the OG Tatula SV reels and I will tell you that the ZPI spools are great in the CT SV Platform. So much so that I have been trying to source spacers to allow the SV 33mm spools to be used in the current 100/Elite frame which accepts a 34mm spool. The main reason is I prefer the 100/Elite frame and the way it palms over the CT SV frame which sits a little higher on the rod.

So I thought that one of these new 100 based SV reels will be the answer I have been looking for....NOT!!!!

Dang 32mm spool
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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by jvelth74 » Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:52 am

Spacers seems hard to found and those tend to be a little pricey. It would be nice if spacers would be available from reel tuning part shops.

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by E73Bass » Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:29 am

daiwafan wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:38 am
I have a couple of ZPI spools in the OG Tatula SV reels and I will tell you that the ZPI spools are great in the CT SV Platform. So much so that I have been trying to source spacers to allow the SV 32mm spools to be used in the current 100/Elite frame which accepts a 33mm spool. The main reason is I prefer the 100/Elite frame and the way it palms over the CT SV frame which sits a little higher on the rod.

So I am sure that one of these new 100 based SV reels will be the answer I have been looking for....Can't wait until they are available.....

The TW is most likely what causes it to seem bigger.
The original 103/105 palmed pretty good.
Then the TWS came out and everything seemed tall and wide.
Non TWS reels in the 70 size Alpha CT can’t quite get there.

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by 389Maverick » Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:51 am

Since when has TT become such a disgrace :-s
Maybe incorporate a "whine and cheese" sub-forum? :roll: :lol:
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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Nov 26, 2019 2:36 pm

ss30378 wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:10 pm
Man, $600+ for a bfs reel is up there no matter how you look at it. I can put together an aldebaran bfs with a 4.75g avail spool for around $400 and not have the 5 dollar handle look. I don't know if the 4mm smaller spool will make that big of a difference compared to the aldebaran or not but I'll reserve judgement until they are out.

Maybe this new AIR series will have a cheaper alphas AIR option with the new 28mm spool. Or if they sell the spool by itself maybe I can make spacers for the spacers for the current alphas ct to fit the smaller spool.
You're probably right, thinking a new Alphas Air is on the horizon. Actually makes sense with all of these different size spools for the platform. No more spool swapping - have to purchase each separate reel. Maximize profits.

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Nov 26, 2019 2:38 pm

389Maverick wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:51 am
Since when has TT become such a disgrace :-s
Maybe incorporate a "whine and cheese" sub-forum? :roll: :lol:
:-k

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by joekaz » Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:42 pm

I noticed the Tatula SV's that the US pro's are casting have the chrome handle nut covers like the regular Tatulas 100's. Probably have a 90mm handle where as the JDM version is 84mm.

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by hoohoorjoo » Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:46 pm

389Maverick wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:51 am
Since when has TT become such a disgrace :-s
Maybe incorporate a "whine and cheese" sub-forum? :roll: :lol:
The only disgrace is putting the Steez moniker on that unfortunate-looking machine.
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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by johnD » Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:55 pm

I'd really like to hear what the haters actually want out of daiwa ? :-k
It seems we have some keyboard commando engineers among us...

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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by poisonokie » Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:09 pm

johnD wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:55 pm
I'd really like to hear what the haters actually want out of daiwa ? :-k
It seems we have some keyboard commando engineers among us...
Oh, come on, there are endless threads about what we want from Daiwa. Here's one that comes up constantly: Z1016
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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by hoohoorjoo » Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:13 pm

johnD wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:55 pm
I'd really like to hear what the haters actually want out of daiwa ? :-k
It seems we have some keyboard commando engineers among us...
What do I want personally? Anything but red and black....that's just so tired. And how about different porting, instead of copying the Fuego CT pattern? More generally, can Daiwa make a reel in a color other than black? Geez, it's like they bought a bulk tanker of paint and are trying to use it up. I actually like black reels, but they have went a little overboard imho.
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Re: Daiwa Project T 2020

Post by E73Bass » Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:32 pm

johnD wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:55 pm
I'd really like to hear what the haters actually want out of daiwa ? :-k
It seems we have some keyboard commando engineers among us...
Not one of the commandos...if it does not interest me... I just use what I have, till they come out with one that interests me.

Right now... I have a interest in the new Zillion SV TW with the new sideplate at only $50 more then the previous version. Just don’t have a interest in a 10:1.
I hope the USDM version has a 7.1:1 and 6.3:1.

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