Just bought a used JDM Daiwa Z2020 that comes with a custom handle. Does anyone know about this brand? It's "standard" with a cross marking. I wonder if it's a name brand that's worth keeping.

 

 

Standard Plus is Studio Composite, a late out of production model

https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/1663 (link Daiwa w/o knobs)

The knobs are S/C R31.  

 

current RC-SC EX Plus, XL29 knobs

If you ever get the bug to swap knobs, be careful.  S/C sells their knobs for Shimano-A/Daiwa-S, but the knobs they use on their handle are 5-mm, and longer knob spindle than Abu/Doyo.  The one vendor that calls out S/C knob for S/C is fishingshop.kiwi

3 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

Standard Plus is Studio Composite, a late out of production model

https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/1663 (link Daiwa w/o knobs)

The knobs are S/C R31.  

 

current RC-SC EX Plus, XL29 knobs

If you ever get the bug to swap knobs, be careful.  S/C sells their knobs for Shimano-A/Daiwa-S, but the knobs they use on their handle are 5-mm, and longer knob spindle than Abu/Doyo.  The one vendor that calls out S/C knob for S/C is fishingshop.kiwi

 

Thanks! I know I can count on you 😉. I do have thoughts about changing the knobs, as the old ones are pretty worn out. It's good to know the tricky S/C knob size, but lucky, I have both 4mm and 5mm bearings/washers.

I have three. Easily one of the best fishing companies there is. I also have one of their swimbait rods, and its the absolute best big baits rod i've even held in my hands. S tier company, and i am glad all their stuff is still made in Japan.

@newapti5 I just checked kiwi

They don't have stock of knobs that fit your handle.  

The knobs marked D/S or Shimano Shared are 4-mm for Shimano-A/Daiwa-S.  

https://fishingshop.kiwi/category/Reels/Reels-Tune-Repair/Studio-composite/?page=2

e.g., this is the OOS knob that would fit - but this is still the best vendor to watch for the next knob run.  

https://fishingshop.kiwi/STUDIO-COMPOSITE-EVA-Knob-R29XL-Black/