The new Daiwa '17 Steez A TW are available at Japanlure. Only right handed as of now..

Love it, will be my next reel when LH becomes available. Will also be my first Daiwa.

That side plate looks like a dirt trap.

29 minutes ago, thebillsman said:

That side plate looks like a dirt trap.

 

I've had mine for about 8 months now, it doesn't collect dirt like you think.

1 hour ago, thebillsman said:

That side plate looks like a dirt trap.

took the sideplate design from the t3 and i hate it!!!!

 

What are the differences between the New Steez A TW and the Steez SV TW besides the spool?

2 minutes ago, offsidewing said:

What are the differences between the New Steez A TW and the Steez SV TW besides the spool?

 

Weight, the amount of bearings. 5.6oz compared to 6.7oz. And 9 bearings for the Steez A TW, the Steez SV TW has 13.

1 minute ago, FrankN209 said:

 

Weight, the amount of bearings. 5.6oz compared to 6.7oz. And 9 bearings, the Steez SV TW has 13.

 

Thanks.  I'm assuming the SV spool is more desireable?

48 minutes ago, offsidewing said:

What are the differences between the New Steez A TW and the Steez SV TW besides the spool?

Frame material, spool, handle/knobs.

1 hour ago, Angry John said:

took the sideplate design from the t3 and i hate it!!!!

 

What do you not like about it? The way the brake dial is fixed? I love the easy open switch opposed to the brake dial screw. Much better than the T3 push button deal. 

I just dont like the look.  There are a lot of very good looking reels out there and the open look to the side plate does nothing for me.  To be fair i like the oldest version look the best, the ex did nothing for me and this version looks the worst.  Some people might really dig the look so i dont hate on others that do.

As far as I'm concerned the only reason to get the A over the standard Steez would be if you wanted to use it in saltwater. I plan on getting a t-wing Steez at some point and it will 100% not be the A.

5 hours ago, LuckyHandsINC. said:

I plan on getting a t-wing Steez at some point

 

You won't be sorry, probably my fav reel. 

What are the thoughts on the Alu Steez at this point? I am considering one but would like to know what owners think of it.

Thanks!