Daiwa just announced they will be releasing a new reel in the Tatula SV lineup, the Tatula SV TW103. What's everyone's thoughts on this new reel? Do you think it's worth waiting for?

 

https://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/tatulasv/index.html

I wish Daiwa would've done something to distinguish all the new Tats from one another.  The Elite, Flip/Pitch, and this sucker all look the same! 

Imo great reel but needed to get lighter/smaller.  I see the new model is down to 6.7 oz, will be interesting if it’s more palmable too.  If it achieves all that and will still throw/skip light lures well - you wonder if it will cannabalize Zillion sales.  Of course, the Zillion will go thru the same evolution over time.  Great reels heading the right direction...  

22 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

Imo great reel but needed to get lighter/smaller.  I see the new model is down to 6.7 oz, will be interesting if it’s more palmable too.  If it achieves all that and will still throw/skip light lures well - you wonder if it will cannabalize Zillion sales.  Of course, the Zillion will go thru the same evolution over time.  Great reels heading the right direction...  

I wonder if they'll put the Zillion on the 100 platform, and give it a free floating spool and shoot up the MSRP to $350.

So is this a different reel than the one discussed in the thread below? The handle nut cover is chrome in the link above, where the one in the other thread is black/grey with the normal gold/red/purple to distinguish gear ratios.

 

I have 4 of these reels in the various speeds. Best all around reels under $200 in my opinion.

I'll say this … I don't think 7.2 ounces on the older model feels heavy at all.

LOL … when I started using bait casters they were 10 to 11 oz. reels.

I see this as opportunity to buy a couple more of the older models new at big discount.

 

9 minutes ago, CapeCodSox said:

I have 4 of these reels in the various speeds. Best all around reels under $200 in my opinion.

I'll say this … I don't think 7.2 ounces on the older model feels heavy at all.

LOL … when I started using bait casters they were 10 to 11 oz. reels.

I see this as opportunity to buy a couple more of the older models new at big discount.

 

I'm kind of in the same mindset as you. I don't see this new Tat being any better than the original except for being lighter and like you said, my tats have never felt heavy to me either fishing them all day. I can't wait for the originals to go on sale now!

Maybe I’m just old ...lol But I like the color and character of the Pre 20 Tatula too...

 

Hey if anyone has the pre Tatula in mint shape 6/3:1 ratio?

If you want to sell I’m interested 

It appears they added the zero adjust casting knob and matt black finish. I'm good with my current Tatula SV's.

5 hours ago, Largies4Life said:

Daiwa just announced they will be releasing a new reel in the Tatula SV lineup, the Tatula SV TW103. What's everyone's thoughts on this new reel? Do you think it's worth waiting for?

 

https://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/tatulasv/index.html

Reel was announced a few months ago. Its been out for almost a month now. It's a JDM only model at the moment. Not coming to the US until spring. You can find it for 180$ on various JDM vendors.  

3 hours ago, HazeRVA said:

So is this a different reel than the one discussed in the thread below? The handle nut cover is chrome in the link above, where the one in the other thread is black/grey with the normal gold/red/purple to distinguish gear ratios.

 

no, same reel. 

5 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

Imo great reel but needed to get lighter/smaller.  I see the new model is down to 6.7 oz, will be interesting if it’s more palmable too.  If it achieves all that and will still throw/skip light lures well - you wonder if it will cannabalize Zillion sales.  Of course, the Zillion will go thru the same evolution over time.  Great reels heading the right direction...  

It's smaller, built on the new tatula 100 frame. 

3 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

It appears they added the zero adjust casting knob and matt black finish. I'm good with my current Tatula SV's.

The biggest difference is they dropped the weight down a bit imo but that is still nothing I am going to go out and sell mine for.

I ain’t biting the hook, line or sinker. Monkey stay down!

4 hours ago, iabass8 said:

It's smaller, built on the new tatula 100 frame. 

That’s great news, not only lighter but palmable as well...

Looks like a winner> if they can keep it under $200.

2 hours ago, islandbass said:

I ain’t biting the hook, line or sinker. Monkey stay down!

 

 

 

21 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said:

 

 

 

Best monkey yet,  hands down !

I'm certainly always curious to get my hands on new offerings provided by companies I like in my price range.

 

That said, I don't see any issue with my current Tat SVs.  If anything, I think the more attractive angle is the deals to be had on the "old" models.

the older tat sv (and zillion) has a cut out in the frame right behind the gearbox that fits my hand perfectly, so i will probably keep them as most of the reels i use.  i do like the ipt on the 7:1 in the new model though.  just little bit faster than the 6:1 of the older model, but not too fast.

 

i'm excited about the new rebellion rods. the 6'10 mhr is a rod i've been trying to find.