3 hours ago, Zeeter said:

Right. But people seem to be glowing over the SV103 but not so much over the SS SV103. I know they're different reels - just wondering about the quality. 

If longevity was a concern, the SV103 would be my first choice. It's based off the original zillion but /w an SV spool. Bullet proof reel and will perform flawlessly. SS SV103 is/was a JDM version of, I believe, the Steez SV. It's the steez frame but I'm not 100% on what it resembles stateside so I can't answer that. I've never used the SS SV103 but do have the Steez SV. It's a great reel. 

5 hours ago, Zeeter said:

Right. But people seem to be glowing over the SV103 but not so much over the SS SV103. I know they're different reels - just wondering about the quality. 

Quality is there on both as they are both higher end Daiwa reels. The SS SV uses a good amount of zaion and has a hollow feel to it. Now that doesn't make it bad by any means but different for sure. The spool in that reel though is very over braked. It left me wanting a lot more out of it. Between being over brakes and feeling like I toy I sold it. The SV103 is as solid as they come. It's based off the og zillion which is still a favorite of a lot of people. It has an sv spool also. Braking profile is definitely better than the SS SV. Still not a long bomber but that's really not the purpose of the sv spool. The SS SV is a watered down version of the Steez SV103. The frame is the same and the Steez nose piece can even be put on it. Obviously, the Steez has more bearings and uses better materials for the gear set and the spool. After being the owner of both reels 'all 3 if you count the Steez' I'd go with the SV103 10/10 times. 

  Where can I get  handle bearings for my stvtw103? Sorry ir realize this an old thread I  tried the 202 and 2017 I  chose the 2017 

7 hours ago, Bass akwards 068 said:

  Where can I get  handle bearings for my stvtw103? Sorry ir realize this an old thread I  tried the 202 and 2017 I  chose the 2017 

You should put this post in a new thread.  Then people with the knowledge will be sure to reply.  Otherwise it is a crap shoot that you will get an answer.  Hopefully one of the knowledgeable members will see your question here and list a few places where they can be purchased.

 

I've never purchased handle bearings, but am sure they can be found at a multitude of places.  The Tackle Trap, HedgeHog Studio, etc.

@Bass akwards 068

what you need are 740ZZ, or MR74ZZ stainless steel, 4x7x2.5 mm -  they're the same for both Shimano A and Daiwa S.  

Easy find on ebay or Amazon.  

I would try first HPRbearings, who will ship from Florida.  

 

Here's 10 for $12.99

I buy mine at the local shop that sells RC cars.  Ten for ten bucks. 

11 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

I buy mine at the local shop that sells RC cars.  Ten for ten bucks. 

Me too.  When looking up knob brarings a couple years ago, I noticed they were the same size as the RC10 bearings.  I used to have an rc10T truck I raced as a kid.