Getting ready to sell my TD-Z and want to make sure it's as smooth as possible. My Ito feels much smoother.

 

Ideas? 

The AR in the Daiwas is press-fit and part of the side plate. This not withstanding, as long as it's clean and properly lubed along with the rest of the reel, smoothness should not be a problem.

This is the only bearing that I grease on my Daiwas. It really makes a difference in how smooth the reel cranks, even if it isn't an improvement to the reel.  I have an Exceller that I give to my kid to use for deep cranking and he can't believe how smooth it is.  Boca Bearings and a little polishing of the gears and the greased AR bearing and it's as smooth feeling as my Sol