Extra bearings add weight and cost, both targets not always dictated by design or function. Think price point…

Most of their cheaper reels seem to have between 5-7 plus your ar bearing. This is the first Daiwa at this price I've seen with 12 bearings. Then you have reels that retailed for $400 like the px68 or og zillion that don't have a worm gear bearing. That part I'll never understand. It's a cheap part that you'd think would come in a reel with that price tag. Though I don't feel it's a major upgrade over the bushing after doing it to over a dozen reels it would still be nice for it to be standard. Keeps me from having to tear all my reels apart and adding the bearing to them. It bothers me knowing it could have one in there just in case there is a small possibility of it improving the reel.

You're right.  They don't seem to do that with their cheaper reels as much as they used to.  Admittedly, I don't pay much attention to their cheaper offerings.

You're right.  They don't seem to do that with their cheaper reels as much as they used to.  Admittedly, I don't pay much attention to their cheaper offerings.

It's because those higher end reels are made in Japan.

I'm thinking of getting one, I have a tatula, it's OK but I think I'd prefer the standard line guide. I also see on ebay a new daiwa sol also based on the tatula, from Australian sellers.

Well, I bought an 8.1 Fuego kinda on a whim. Haven't seen anything on them yet. Hopefully it's good!

Well, I bought an 8.1 Fuego kinda on a whim. Haven't seen anything on them yet. Hopefully it's good!

It'll be good!