To add to this...I'd like at the very least to have each series get it's own handle instead of just recycling the OG boxcar tatula handle that came out years ago and putting it on everything. It looks tacky. Same thing /w the drag star. The zaion is great but at least put some color accent or writing on it FFS. Something unique to each series..like the zillion Type R star.hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:13 pmWhat 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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That reminds me- at $645, that Steez Air should have a real aluminum drag star and a carbon fiber handle, maybe some cork knobs, too. The Air Stream Custom got a c/f handle w/ corks and it is less than half of the Steez Air's reported retail price. The Steez legacy deserves much better than this new Steez Air delivers.iabass8 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:56 pmTo add to this...I'd like at the very least to have each series get it's own handle instead of just recycling the OG boxcar tatula handle that came out years ago and putting it on everything. It looks tacky. Same thing /w the drag star. The zaion is great but at least put some color accent or writing on it FFS. Something unique to each series..like the zillion Type R star.hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:13 pmWhat 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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I have held one in the store and it's more Alphas-like then Steez TW SV-like, which is good imho. I was thinking about picking one of the 8.1 Tat100 reels up to use on a frog rod but I might wait and see how the SV version shakes out.
What frame is the new Zillion10 build on? I am losing track of all the new(ish) frames they are using now.
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The same frame as the current Zillion SV TW.Houndfish wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:56 pmI have held one in the store and it's more Alphas-like then Steez TW SV-like, which is good imho. I was thinking about picking one of the 8.1 Tat100 reels up to use on a frog rod but I might wait and see how the SV version shakes out.
What frame is the new Zillion10 build on? I am losing track of all the new(ish) frames they are using now.
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The same frame as the current Zillion SV TW.joekaz wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:09 pmI have held one in the store and it's more Alphas-like then Steez TW SV-like, which is good imho. I was thinking about picking one of the 8.1 Tat100 reels up to use on a frog rod but I might wait and see how the SV version shakes out.
What frame is the new Zillion10 build on? I am losing track of all the new(ish) frames they are using now.
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For the most part, current Daiwa reels keep me satisfied. They can't all be winners I suppose. But, I'm sick of the same paint schemes and colors. We used to get carbon handles on higher end models, but now, at 600 plus, we get the same recycled crap... Again and again. These new spool sizes kinda kill the fun, and are lining Daiwas pockets, as their just aren't many alternatives out there yet. The Zaion drag star is well played out. Even limited models are getting it. Just design a new carbon handle, make a yellow reel... That's all it would take to get the enthusiastic blood flowing again. Bring back the personal order custom colors to a JDM reel. Just do something other than giving me less for more. We all know the Tdz isn't coming back, so maybe it's time to make another iconic reel. Daiwa knows it would sell. It's all getting a little stale imo. The Steez SV TW was a homerun as far as I'm concerned, but outside of that? They should have also kept the SV103 moving along. I'd still like to see an aluminum T3 without the hood. Give me a new carbon handle and some color options - I'm all in. Don't forget the 3D braking though please.
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Same as it is currently. A super free Tatula CT.Houndfish wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:56 pmI have held one in the store and it's more Alphas-like then Steez TW SV-like, which is good imho. I was thinking about picking one of the 8.1 Tat100 reels up to use on a frog rod but I might wait and see how the SV version shakes out.
What frame is the new Zillion10 build on? I am losing track of all the new(ish) frames they are using now.
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My gripe about the new Tatula SV is that is less visually exciting as the old model when it came out. The old model has unique porting in the frame and color parts with the locking plate, mag dial and cc knob that gave the reel a higher end look and feel for $200. The new ones uses the same frame porting as the Tatula Elites and same cc knob. It also has ugly black plastic locking plates. I would have love to have seen Daiwa build upon the high end appearance of the current Tatula SV with the new one by:
Color engine plate cover
Color steez like zero adjuster cc knob
Color locking plate
Color mag dial
Unique frame porting
Lose the tribal spider
A Steez-esque engine plate cover and zero adjuster knob with the high end paint would have really made the reel stand out a high end Tatula. Maybe they could have added a 9:1 Tatula SV exclusive ratio to further incentivise sales. Instead we get a shiny paint Tatula Elite (still don't match the rods wtf Daiwa) with an SV spool.
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Between the boring looks, and TWS, I've stopped even looking at Daiwa as a possible purchase.
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I am seeing a lot of “we get this and we get that”.
Unless you are in Japan... you haven’t gotten anything yet.
The Australian crowd gets something different.
The USDM models haven’t even been released yet.
Sure you can order from Japan.
My guess is the Steez Air is a Japan release only
And they appear to be satisfied with what us Americans are fickle about.
Unless you are in Japan... you haven’t gotten anything yet.
The Australian crowd gets something different.
The USDM models haven’t even been released yet.
Sure you can order from Japan.
My guess is the Steez Air is a Japan release only
And they appear to be satisfied with what us Americans are fickle about.
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The main thing I ask is for Daiwa to ditch the protruding mag dial. Use the Steez CT style palm plate on all there reels. I care about comfort a lot more than looks. When I am fishing I don't stare at my reels all day. I also despise ported thumb rests. They may look kind of cool but my thumb hates them. I like a smooth flat surface.
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The last time Daiwa attempted to bring JDM design to the States, it ended up in the TW overstock page. How quickly they forgetE73Bass wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:01 amI am seeing a lot of “we get this and we get that”.
Unless you are in Japan... you haven’t gotten anything yet.
The Australian crowd gets something different.
The USDM models haven’t even been released yet.
Sure you can order from Japan.
My guess is the Steez Air is a Japan release only
And they appear to be satisfied with what us Americans are fickle about.
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What reel?Johnny A wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:05 amThe last time Daiwa attempted to bring JDM design to the States, it ended up in the TW overstock page. How quickly they forgetE73Bass wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:01 amI am seeing a lot of “we get this and we get that”.
Unless you are in Japan... you haven’t gotten anything yet.
The Australian crowd gets something different.
The USDM models haven’t even been released yet.
Sure you can order from Japan.
My guess is the Steez Air is a Japan release only
And they appear to be satisfied with what us Americans are fickle about.
I see TW have some JDM reels once in a while. I just figured they bought a bunch to sell. They always have their JDM reels way after they are released in Japan
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He didn't say JDM reels, JDM design reels. Z200, Zillion and pixy type-r. Oh yea they moved so well, Daiwa NA won't forget that.
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Those are JDM reels only except the Zillion -R.
They were never found on the USDM Daiwa website.
All Daiwa reels are JDM designed.
Daiwa is a Japanese based company