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Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:44 am
by Cal
Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Introduction: Just when I thought I had finally tested and written up my last Zillion article Daiwa introduced yet another addition to what has become their most prolific baitcaster series. The Type-R is designed to be the most sophisticated Zillion yet and is a natural replacement for the Limited Edition Anniversary reel. The Type-R makes use of some additional tuning components that increase both the performance and price of this sleek new reel.
Complete Article:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwazilliontyper.html
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:43 pm
by phillyblunt
Thanks Cal, I was really looking forward to this review. I liked your car analogy/comparison to put it into perspective.
I am a huge Zillion fan and have been wanting this reel for some time. After reading the review I knew I HAD to get one. So, I placed a quick call to TW and a Type R is on the way...
Your timing on this review was perfect, thanks again!
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:26 pm
by Cal
you should check again, the author of the article
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:49 pm
by phillyblunt
sorry
Thanks Zander, great review! It was what I needed to push me over the edge and grab one those bad boys.
In all fairness Cal, it's a little hard to pay attention to some of the details when you have pics of a beautiful reel, a hot car and the lovely Ms.Casey all on the same page...
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:11 pm
by BASSLAYER
no mention of the speedball bearings, are they that much better than a stock zillion?
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:05 am
by DrPerf
BASSLAYER wrote:no mention of the speedball bearings, are they that much better than a stock zillion?
Yes, they are better based on my experience so far. I have flushed and re-lubricated the stock bearings in my Zillion Type-R and the performance is definitely superior to my former Zillion Coastal with ABEC #7s. Performance observed so far is equal to Steez with ABEC #7s, but not ABEC #9s.
At this point, I plan to fish with the stock bearings and maybe evaluate some ABEC #7s later this summer.
Doc
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:51 pm
by BASSLAYER
DrPerf wrote:BASSLAYER wrote:no mention of the speedball bearings, are they that much better than a stock zillion?
Yes, they are better based on my experience so far. I have flushed and re-lubricated the stock bearings in my Zillion Type-R and the performance is definitely superior to my former Zillion Coastal with ABEC #7s. Performance observed so far is equal to Steez with ABEC #7s, but not ABEC #9s.
At this point, I plan to fish with the stock bearings and maybe evaluate some ABEC #7s later this summer.
Doc
Thanks Doc! Selling my Core 100mg to aquire a Type-R hope it sells fast.
Thanks for the reply. the monkey has been yanking my ear to get that GLX853 went a little trigger happy buying stuf online.
Re: Daiwa's Zillion Type-R, Rev up to High Speed
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:33 am
by DrPerf
The BCR 853 GLX is still sitting the rod rack, waiting for the "right" new owner
Doc