i’ve had both reels and aside from the size difference the zillion seems as good in every way, i don’t see any other difference than size.  anyone else have thoughts?

 

In fact some of my zillions seem to cast farther but it could be individual settings 

I own mostly Steez SV TW’s and but have 2 newer model Zillions (I have never owned a CT).  As far as overall performance, I don’t see much of a difference.  I just grabbed 2 new rods and am probably going to put a Zillion SV and HD on them.

Size and weight.  The zillion is taller with a 34 mil spool vs the 30 of the steez ct.  The steez ct is more alphas sized than zillion sized.  

 

is the steez still suitable for MH, heavy bass fishing? or is it a bfs reel?

I have the current and immediately prior CT SV.  They are both great reels but the former is the most expensive reel that I have ever purchased.  Incremental improvement for sure but worth it if you are an aficionado.

To you, no judgement here - what makes it worth it? just curious 

8 minutes ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

To you, no judgement here - what makes it worth it? just curious 

 

Smoother gearing and general refinement vs the prior model.  Worth it to me but not suggesting it is a must have.

I'd think the tiny steez ct spool would equate to coily line with higher lb test.  

2 hours ago, KP Duty said:

I'd think the tiny steez ct spool would equate to coily line with higher lb test.  

 

Perhaps, but I don't think the reel was designed for that use case.  I'm using 6# mono and it works great.  YMMV.