Zillion sv TW 1000

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by HobeyBaker » Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am

Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by Johnny A » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:07 am

HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
I was thinking about it once or twice but …

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:14 pm

HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
I think most everyone took that route, along with the silver SLP Zaion drag star.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by HobeyBaker » Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:01 pm

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:14 pm
HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
I think most everyone took that route, along with the silver SLP Zaion drag star.
I have Megabass Hypercork knobs on my other Zillions, but they’re sold out everywhere. The silver knobs were $5 more so I ordered a couple.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by LowRange » Wed Dec 29, 2021 5:38 am

I think a metal silver drag star, proper lock plate and cork puree knobs would look nice.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by SSS » Wed Dec 29, 2021 6:43 am

HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
Had a pair on my Ryoga1016. They're very easy to scratch and their texture ain't too great (slippery).

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by DrPerf » Wed Dec 29, 2021 4:37 pm

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:14 pm
HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
I think most everyone took that route, along with the silver SLP Zaion drag star.
Yep, that is/was kind of the 'standard' for the new Zillion, which I did for one.
And here is a different "take".

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by rando » Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:40 pm

I’m late to the party, finally pulled a trigger on a jdm version. Now where can I find a bronze gear set?

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by Kimbro1014 » Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:21 pm

Rando,

Since we’re still awhile away from common availability I’d guess we’re still several months away from being able to purchase brass gears.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by SSS » Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:03 pm

rando wrote:
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:40 pm
I’m late to the party, finally pulled a trigger on a jdm version. Now where can I find a bronze gear set?
Why swap? The aluminum isnide of these is as strong as i've seen aluminum being in a fishing reel, and the smoothness is exactly the same.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by Feelsgoodman84 » Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:00 pm

DrPerf wrote:
Wed Dec 29, 2021 4:37 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:14 pm
HobeyBaker wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:30 am
Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with.
I think most everyone took that route, along with the silver SLP Zaion drag star.
Yep, that is/was kind of the 'standard' for the new Zillion, which I did for one.
And here is a different "take".

Regards,
Doc

So I'm new to fishing and recently picked up this zillion I love it, I was curious how did you go by upgrading your handles etc if someone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by DirtyD64 » Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:28 am

rando wrote:
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:40 pm
I’m late to the party, finally pulled a trigger on a jdm version. Now where can I find a bronze gear set?
Yeah I would just fish your stock aluminum gears hard and not worry about the upgrade until you need it. Won't hurt anything else to do this. I am sure you meant brass, but there are a few Daiwa's that use bronze, like the Steez A based Morethan SV, but only in the 8.6 ratio. I hope TackleTrap gets the new Zillion handle in stock before long, I really enjoy both the smaller JDM version of those knobs and the USDM larger version also.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by SSS » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:29 am

Bronze gears? First time i hear of this. What's the advantages and disadvantages vs brass?

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by rando » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:32 am

DirtyD64 wrote:
Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:28 am
rando wrote:
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:40 pm
I’m late to the party, finally pulled a trigger on a jdm version. Now where can I find a bronze gear set?
Yeah I would just fish your stock aluminum gears hard and not worry about the upgrade until you need it. Won't hurt anything else to do this. I am sure you meant brass, but there are a few Daiwa's that use bronze, like the Steez A based Morethan SV, but only in the 8.6 ratio. I hope TackleTrap gets the new Zillion handle in stock before long, I really enjoy both the smaller JDM version of those knobs and the USDM larger version also.
Yes, I meant brass.
You are right, I should not preemptively expect the Al gears to fail.

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Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Post by DirtyD64 » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:54 am

rando wrote:
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:32 am
DirtyD64 wrote:
Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:28 am
rando wrote:
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:40 pm
I’m late to the party, finally pulled a trigger on a jdm version. Now where can I find a bronze gear set?
Yeah I would just fish your stock aluminum gears hard and not worry about the upgrade until you need it. Won't hurt anything else to do this. I am sure you meant brass, but there are a few Daiwa's that use bronze, like the Steez A based Morethan SV, but only in the 8.6 ratio. I hope TackleTrap gets the new Zillion handle in stock before long, I really enjoy both the smaller JDM version of those knobs and the USDM larger version also.
Yes, I meant brass.
You are right, I should not preemptively expect the Al gears to fail.
I have the same mindset as you do though, I ordered the 7.1 JDM Zillion because I figured the 8.5 and aluminum would be highest risk of failure, if I get a second Zillion in the 8.5 it will for sure be the USDM. I really just want to see if I can feel a difference or not. This reel will be hard pressed to get any more smooth. Even with my Steez A fully repaired now I really feel the new Zillion tops it.

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