im looking into getting a daiwa tatula and i dont know which one to get, i dont know if i should put the money in towards the type r or just for the regular ct, still trying to decide on the ratio for all around use.. but i need to clear up this question first. i can get type r for around $150 plus tax at local tackle shop or the regular for around $100 to $110 range

unless you want the red on the type R, the regular CT will perform identically to the type R. 

If you gonna get reg ct, get it from your local shop to support them. If CT type R then shop online you might be able to find it cheaper. Like iabass8 said type r is more red, a little bit different on bearing and star drag mayerial, otherwise same reel.

The Tatula CTs are available online for $100 shipped. That reel will perform very well for you.  There are two body sizes in the Tatula family. So the Tatula 100 comes in a regular and a Type R ( and did come in a bit larger spool capacity called a HD version).  There is the Tatula CT which is the "compact" series and that has a bit smaller body, It palms a little easier.  That reel comes in a regular and Type R also.  Do not worry you can not feel hardly any difference between them I own Tatula 100 Type Rs, and tatula CTs. They all perform identically, they cast well and have great drags sin them.  make it easy order a Tatul CT and enjoy it.  I use 6.3-1 for most of my fishing except for things like frogs, then a 7 or 8-1 is worth it. I also use a 7-1 for punching, big jigs and deep carolina rigs.  Thata is just because I will have tons of line out and want to get it back in quickly.  Out of my 16 or so baitcasters I have one 5.3-1, two 8-1 and one 7-1 reels  The rest are all 6.3 or 6.4 to 1 reels.

I just picked up the CT online for under a hundred, mostly on fishnkamps recomendation. I'm new to casting and have only been practicing in my yard but I am absolutely in love with it! Easy to use, small, compact and built well!! 

I've been hearing there is no significant difference in casting performance,is it worth the extra 50bucks? 

No....unless you like the red.

1 hour ago, Patrick Kinard said:

is it worth the extra 50bucks? 

 

I think the answer based on the replies you've gotten so far is a definitive "no" so unless you're a professional tournament angler where every little edge you can get could mean the difference between thousands of dollars I would say go with the Tatula CT in a 6.3:1 gear ratio and stop torturing yourself...lol.

In most cases it probably not worth it. There are a few differences between them. One is the type r has 2 corrosion resistant bearings instead of one.  I fish tidal water, it might be an improvement, but they never really tell you where they are, so it may never matter.  It does have a slightly lighter weight spool, and the type r comes in a at a  WHOLE .3 oz lighter. LOL  I purchased all four of my Type R reels on sale so I spent the same amount of money I would have spent on a standard reel. The biggest reason to go to a Type r is when you want an 8-1 instead of a 7-1 reel. I use a pair of  8-1 left handed  reels for frogs and pitching. I also own two CTs in 6.3-1. All of these reels work great.  

 

I know a couple of guys that are absolutely crazy with reels. They buy higher end reels and soup them up before they even fish them.  There suggestions are to buy the regular Tatula 100 or CT and then upgrade them by installing  ZR bearings on the spool, swap out the line guide bushings with bearings and replace two bushings in the knobs with bearings. They use high performance reel lubes as well. Now none of these need to be done, these guys are performance geeks. I love their stories and suggestions.  Most of us could not even tell the difference. 

1 hour ago, Patrick Kinard said:

I've been hearing there is no significant difference in casting performance,is it worth the extra 50bucks? 

 

Up to you.  Besides what has already been mentioned, the Type R has 2 CRBB bearings.  I am not fond of the red on the CT Type R.  I prefer the looks of the standard CT.  I own the original Tatulas.  In that line I prefer the Type R.  Like its finish better than the standard, and I got mine in the faster ratio that isn't available in the standard.  For me the extra $30 was worth it.  I believe all ratios are available for both models in the CT series with the exception of 5.5:1.

 

Spool on the original Type R is a bit lighter than on the standard.  Might be the same in the CT line.  However, you are a better caster than I am if you can detect a difference between the two.  (Admittedly most are better casters than me, but TT didn't notice a difference either.)

 

EDIT:  I see fishnkamp is also a faster typer than I am.  

33 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

 

I think the answer based on the replies you've gotten so far is a definitive "no" so unless you're a professional tournament angler where every little edge you can get could mean the difference between thousands of dollars I would say go with the Tatula CT in a 6.3:1 gear ratio and stop torturing yourself...lol.

It seems that way?I second guess myself and I'm leaning to the higher ratio because I fished with a 7.1.1 ratio this weekend and liked it

And thank you for all the responses, I'm just making shure I get my money's worth or the better one for the money

You will get your money's worth out of a tatula. It's a solid reel at a very affordable price. Take care of it and you'll have it for years to come. Plus Daiwa has great customer service if you would ever have a problem with it. Ask to talk to Thelma. 

If you were comfortable with a 7-1 than get that.  Lots of the pros never go below that except for fishing BIG DEEP cranks. Most of us do not throw baits that dig 22 foot deep all day. 

4 hours ago, fishnkamp said:

If you were comfortable with a 7-1 than get that.  Lots of the pros never go below that except for fishing BIG DEEP cranks. Most of us do not throw baits that dig 22 foot deep all day. 

Yeah I'm even comfortable with my curado 7.2.1 ratio and I think it still reels in fish well without loss of torque, I wish they made the tatula in a 6.6.1 or 6.8.1 like my Lew's ratios, those seem more versatile 

Pay attention to inches per turn on reels when you compare them. It tells more than gear ration. If you compare a Tatula CT 6.3-1.  It has a retrieve rating of 26.3 inches of line recovered per 1 handle turn.

A Lews Speed Spool LFS is offered in a 6.8-1 ratio and it rates a 28 inches recovered.  That is only 1.7 inches more.

A Tatula CT in the a 7.3-1 recovers 30 inches 

I guess you just have to make a decision what will work best for you,  

I picked those two reels to compare because they are priced about the same.