I would trade you all of my style for the style you replaced. I do not hate the original style (like you have pictured) but I actually prefer what comes on the Alphas SVTW.
Newer Daiwa knob design is garbage!
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After getting the monkey off my back for several years I just gave in and picked up 3 new Steez - a SV TW, a CT 700, and the Air. This thread made me look at the knobs a little closer as I have only had them on the water a few times.
The knobs are similar to the ones on my Aldebarans which I am used to so they don’t bother me. I do like the older style better though.
I am not sure yet how I feel about the knobs on the Air. They are very small. I am sure that they are like that to go along with the BFS concept, but I don’t have any problem with the knobs on my PX68 Type R.
Something I hadn’t noticed before is that the knobs on the Air don’t have end caps. I don’t like that. What is the logic there? Cut a little weight?
The knobs are similar to the ones on my Aldebarans which I am used to so they don’t bother me. I do like the older style better though.
I am not sure yet how I feel about the knobs on the Air. They are very small. I am sure that they are like that to go along with the BFS concept, but I don’t have any problem with the knobs on my PX68 Type R.
Something I hadn’t noticed before is that the knobs on the Air don’t have end caps. I don’t like that. What is the logic there? Cut a little weight?
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Re: Newer Daiwa knob design is garbage!
Anybody that thinks the new design is trash hasn't ever fished with the stock knobs on the coastal 200, I have| big hands and those have to be the worst knobs ever on a reel which is why that reel got megabass cork knobs as soon as I could type the tackle trap in the address bar on my phone. The new ones are a bit small to me and I rather have the I knobs but I'll take them over eva power style knobs.
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I don’t mind those tiny stock knob. I have been using Curado 70 knob for years which is quite small. All Daiwa spinning also come with small knob beside Kage LT. I just prefer the old style just to make all of them the same. The one i don’t like is paddle style knob that come with my old Tatula CT type R.
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I will do that if your interested. I believe i have 3 new sets but ill have to check after work
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For sure! Think I have 2 extra sets, then the stock Zillion SVTW knobs (2 sets) that I would also trade.bronzebacks wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:17 amI will do that if your interested. I believe i have 3 new sets but ill have to check after work
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Re: Newer Daiwa knob design is garbage!
Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I LOVE the huge triangle Steez A / Tatula 150/200 / Fuego CT knobs. If anyone has those sitting around, I’ll take them off your hands, as I can’t order those individually. I put them literally on almost all my casting AND spinning reels, short of my 1000 size spinners. I do the same thing with Power Grip II’s on my Shimanos…
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If anyone has the smaller flat knobs that they dont need anymore, let me know.
I'm looking for a few. Especially the ones with the black end caps like on the tatula LT spinning reels.
PM me and let me know what you want for them.
I'm looking for a few. Especially the ones with the black end caps like on the tatula LT spinning reels.
PM me and let me know what you want for them.
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I have a bunch. Would trade all of them. Have about 3 extra sets and would take them off of: both Zillion TWS, old Tatula Type R, SV105/steez A handle, and my SS/SV (100mm tatula HD handle)DrTrevorkian wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:05 amSorry to resurrect this old thread, but I LOVE the huge triangle Steez A / Tatula 150/200 / Fuego CT knobs. If anyone has those sitting around, I’ll take them off your hands, as I can’t order those individually. I put them literally on almost all my casting AND spinning reels, short of my 1000 size spinners. I do the same thing with Power Grip II’s on my Shimanos…
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I'm a knob snob but I'll admit those goofy Tatula paddle knobs are excellent when drenched in water. I lay my rods out in front when on the kayak and water from paddling falls allover my reels meaning the knobs are always wet and those things are the most grippy things when wet. Same with the rubberized cork engineered grip material on the Lightning rods. They stick like glue when wet like they get better when wet. Weird but all the Daiwa kayak use reels get these knobs.
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I don’t have a problem with them at all.
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I prefer the OG I style knobs for most of my reels...power cranking reels I prefer the Z2020/Z200/OG Ryoga knobs or Zillion Type R knobs.
"It is like a finger pointing away to the Moon...don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all of that heavenly glory."
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I’ve gotten used to the current USDM Daiwa knobs. They are just OK, but I don’t prefer them. Over on another forum, I started a thread similar to this one discussing how little I cared for them about two years ago, but I’ve backed off a little since then. The tiny JDM knobs are flat out terrible to me. But I’ll admit, I have gorilla hands.
The current Shimano “power grip” knobs that have the embossed writing on them are, IMO, the best OEM knobs going.
The current Shimano “power grip” knobs that have the embossed writing on them are, IMO, the best OEM knobs going.
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Those should be the "Power Grip II". They are nice and tacky and much more durable than the OG Power Grip because that rubber compound was known to deteriorate quickly from contact with oils from your hands, sunscreen, baits, etc.AMMOGUY wrote: ↑Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:22 amI’ve gotten used to the current USDM Daiwa knobs. They are just OK, but I don’t prefer them. Over on another forum, I started a thread similar to this one discussing how little I cared for them about two years ago, but I’ve backed off a little since then. The tiny JDM knobs are flat out terrible to me. But I’ll admit, I have gorilla hands.
The current Shimano “power grip” knobs that have the embossed writing on them are, IMO, the best OEM knobs going.
If you like the Shimano Power Grip II, find some Daiwa Z2020/Z200/Ryoga knobs, these are larger than most other Daiwa knobs, harder formed than rubber grips but still very grippy (although less tacky) than the Power Grip II.
If you have larger hands or prefer more to grip, this is the Daiwa factory knob that may fit you best.
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