Does anyone know if the Daiwa SV 103 limited is worth the extra money over the original version? I know there are are some cosmetic changes, but other than that what deserves $100 increase? In my mind, that price is getting close to the new zillion sv which might be worth a look instead? Both look sweet just want some opinions on them since I can’t handle them personally. 

It's $50 more. Different paint job, handle/knobs, and drag star material. Same performance as the standard Elite. Yeah, get a Zillion instead if you're going spend that much. Far more special factory and aftermarket spools drop right into the Zillion.

It's mostly cosmetic and the "limited" name.  That has always been what Daiwa does to their limited version reels.  

1 hour ago, PhishLI said:

It's $50 more. Different paint job, handle/knobs, and drag star material. Same performance as the standard Elite. Yeah, get a Zillion instead if you're going spend that much. Far more special factory and aftermarket spools drop right into the Zillion.

I’m really pushing it even looking at 300 bucks, but didn’t wanna spend 300 if 350 is a lot better. Not being able to get on the water is putting a hole in my pocket. Maybe I’ll keep saving haha. 

$100 price difference and not worth it at that price point . Good reel but at $300 there’s better options for that price or slightly higher price . 

You get Aluminum side plates, upgraded handle, different drag start, and different cosemetics. It doesn't perform much different than the standard Tatula SV though. I own one because I buy things I don't need during the long north east winter, but I would say it is definitely worth spending the extra $50 to get the Zillion over the Tatula Limited. The Zillion is easily worth the price difference in my opinion.

Look, guys, I'm perfectly happy with my Tatula's. Why you gotta start praising the Zillion to the point I start second guessing myself? I don't have the Limited and don't care to have one. But now you all got me wondering if the Zillion is that much better than the Tatula SV... thanks a million!!

6 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

Look, guys, I'm perfectly happy with my Tatula's. Why you gotta start praising the Zillion to the point I start second guessing myself? I don't have the Limited and don't care to have one. But now you all got me wondering if the Zillion is that much better than the Tatula SV... thanks a million!!

 

15 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

But now you all got me wondering if the Zillion is that much better than the Tatula SV

Well, not if you need to sell an organ to find out, but short of that...

Always been a tat fan but since the zillion sv showed up it maybe time to part with them-There's no going back..................

7 hours ago, Big Rick said:

Look, guys, I'm perfectly happy with my Tatula's. Why you gotta start praising the Zillion to the point I start second guessing myself? I don't have the Limited and don't care to have one. But now you all got me wondering if the Zillion is that much better than the Tatula SV... thanks a million!!

Thanks a Zillion ?

Which ratio Zillion are you getting? 

IMO, the 2021 Zillion is significantly better than the Tat you are considering.  The Zillion is possibly the best reel I've ever used.  You can get the 2021 JDM Zillion from Digitaka for about $280 shipped.  

The Zillion is my favorite reel, hands down.  However, there are a couple of things the tatula SV does better than the zillion for me.  Because the tatula SV is over-braked it is far less likely to overrun while skipping and pitching if I make a mistake. The Zillion is good at these things, but not great like the SV.  The Zillion wins at everything else.  The Zillions brakes are amazingly linear and predictable.  I can cast more accurately at distance than anything I own.  

I looked at the Limited for a higher end version of the SV to pitch/skip with.  The aluminum side plate seemed like a nice upgrade.  However, they don't make a 8:1+ in the left hand version, and they priced it too close to the zillion for me.  

My Zillions are the 8.5:1.  I prefer the fastest reel possible in almost all instances.  crankbait and swimbait setups are the only ones where I seek out slightly slower reels.

I prefer the JDM market overall.  Not just because I can save some money, but there are also more options available in each line up.  I think the manufacturers misjudge the american market and think we are all just power fisherman who need deep spools with 300+ yards of braid.