Daiwa Steez SV TW - New 2024 Version First Look! Goodbye Shimano?!

[@andersbomortensen757]

In the past I used to focus on which reel casts the furthest, but that doesn't matter when you're standing with a steez, it's just perfection... 🤩 I just love everything daiwa makes 😍

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Both Daiwa and Shimano did it right this year with the color scheme. The new Met DC and this Steez look badass.

[@livinglife3230]

I had all jdm Metaniums up until I purchased this reel last month. It’s definitely in a different class but not worth twice the price of the Metanium. I’ve got mine on my Nrx893c+ with 12lb floro & it’s my fav combo by far. Only reason I got this Steez is I was tired of waiting on the Metanium DC. This reel is money for my shakyheads!

[@bighosslehi]

That prototype P5 tho with the red accents 🤔🤔 which new P5 will that be??

[@raychoi9495]

I DON"T KNOW, but Japan will release six new models this year. A Lot of them will feature the carbon grip.

[@TheArchEtech]

New Destroyers with the Mad Bull and Super Destroyer carbon handles? I hope so I want more options.

[@jesperchristensen1344]

Hey hook up. Thanks for a nice review about the new steez. Is it possible to talk about the shimano poison ultima lineup. Now we’re in the high end. Love you’re videos 🇩🇰Denmark🇩🇰.

[@peterpan7290]

The two different line numbers come from the spool having a thin marking line exact where the spool would be half full. As mentioned the sv spools are capable of throwing lighter lures and you so not need 200yards of 10lbs line. That is why the spool was designed to be filled just halfway, when intended to be fished with lighter lures.

[@paulrathjen5594]

The Hook Up just got a 2024 Steez. It’s sort of between the CT and A size and a little smaller than the old steez SV. Same 5.4-5.5 oz - I weighed it. Feels super compact on a rod. Spool width or diameter seems slightly more narrow than the older model, much small than my AII and larger in both width sand diameter than the CT I have. The finish is nice and seems maybe more durable than what’s on the AII but time will tell. The thing is a mirror which it differnt for sure on a steez. Palms nice. Price is still a bit tough to swallow but I’m sure it will fish great. The lack of adjustment knob bothers me now but I wonder if I’ll forget about it .

[@nch3352]

I want to know how much line can put in it can get in?

[@slyfox720]

Just purchased the steez sv tw 2024 from a JDM site....excited, this is going to replace my zillion, but I also have a tattle sv tw70 that I love...

[@HBeretta]

so japan has a 6.7 speed option announced, but not a US option it appears? Also, the 40-80m line capacity spec on the 2016 steez sv tw is indicated on the spool by a groove cut half way up on the spool for those wanting to fill to half for utmost control and lighter baits.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

We might see the 6.7 at some point in the USA, but nothing is planned for now since 6:1 are the worst selling gear ratio.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I have all the Steez reels except the SV TW and some of the Steez rods. I agree with you and have my reels matched up as you said. I have 3 CT SV TW reels and use them for skipping and finesse applications mainly but they work great for flipping and can fish for 12 hrs and have no fatigue. I just teamed up one of my Steez CT SV TW with a Edge 711 finesse rod and it is awesome! I also use the Daiwa Exist spinning reels and they are incredible & yes I am partial to Daiwa. I've used a lot of top of the line reels from major brands and now I will only buy Daiwa,

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

@raz8323 Not familiar with a Silverado 30" rod or what the specs are on it. Both reels are great but expensive. It's all up to what you are trying to throw & what type of fishing. I have the Daiwa Steez CT SV TW reels.

[@raz8323]

@@haywardsautomotive6156 thank you for speedest answer:) lure : 1) jig 7-12 gramm 2) minnow 65-110 - twitch

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

@raz8323 Either reel but they are expensive. The 24 Steez will be better for your application.

[@raz8323]

@@haywardsautomotive6156 last question :)) tell my why 24 ?))

[@raz8323]

@@haywardsautomotive6156 last question )) why better ?))

[@scottstieber1498]

Hey Guys : Great Review !! Interesting stuff ! I realize I'm late to the party.. but I'm currently running an Alphas 800-S, Salamandura 70, Coastal 80 (w/BFS spool) & Tatula 80 (w/BFS spool) . All of these reels have hybrid bearings and drag clickers (except the Coastal) I luv the brake adjust dial on the Alphas over the Tatula style reels & the 1/2 shaft on the spool. I'm currently eye-balling the Zillion due to the Steez price tag. I will ask the Question: How close is the Zillion SV TW compared to the Steez SV TW or CT ?? I don't cast for distance , I cast for accuracy. Thanks for your Help !!

[@S1NCER3-888]

What are the differences between steez sv and steez a? If I want to flip / punch which one would you use? Thanks

[@7ks__]

can i use a free rig with this reel with 5g + 2-3inch trailer? im using a ML rod 3,5-14gramms

[@dustinwalker8152]

I love Daiwa but I wish I could be as proud of their products as they are.

[@TheArchEtech]

Yes that true. Shimano is pretty proud of their Ultima rods….so that both can get a little full of themselves!

[@dustinwalker8152]

@@TheArchEtech absolutely, along with Evergreen and Megabass with their top of the line rods.

[@destro1989]

Is this basically a better zillion sv tw?

[@RedBullKing1991]

Nice break down looks sick 👍🏽 could u guys do the same break down video for all the tatulas 🤔

[@basandy13]

I won’t compare to my Antares DC’s and DCMD’s. How would it compare to my 19 Antares A 70’s?

[@azkaaas5839]

Does the sv tw 24 suite on Medium heavy or Light rod?can you suggest me which is better..

[@kennethfriedl3428]

It depends on what bait you are using…

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

Thanks for great Video and it's about time to review 24 steez SV TW on the top of 24 Steez Real Control C610M- SV :) Thanks again.

[@tobywonkinoby8916]

You’re saying the steez a doesn’t throw light baits well? In your prior video about the steez a2 you said it handles light baits down to 3/16oz beautifully. What’s up with that?

[@kennethfriedl3428]

Isn’t this new Steez SV TW basically a glorified higher priced version of the Zillion but just magnesium with a nicer paint job?

[@ryanmichael8870]

Watch punch Fishings video, the answer is no. It’s an entirely different reel including the frame. It’s like saying the Antares is the same as the metanium except the Antares weighes as much as a brick

[@KatManDew931]

$800+ for a reel is asanine. Go get a Metanium MGL. About half the price, best reel on the market.

[@jstnpmx]

I paid $400 for this reel. And no, the Shimano isn't better.

[@raychoi4994]

400 for a Met? I paid 29000 yen for a brand new one in Japan. 😂

[@HBeretta]

you can get a met mgl for less than half price...no it's not the best reel on the market. it's good but it's not a steez.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Metaniums are good reels, but they’re nowhere close to a Steez. Zillion would be a better comparison.

[@DinusvanDoorn]

I like my metaniums also the bantams. Have also some zillions but use more the bantams and metaniums

[@brendan957]

Which would you recommend pairing the Steez SV with: A Dark Sleeper rod or the OneTen? I’m looking for a versatile main rig. Thanks.

[@matthewirish5755]

Short answer - I need all of them

[@1093lilsmoke]

The prices on the Daiwa Steez line are insane… very sexy reel though

[@Blue_Ridge_Bassin]

"The feel of your hand when its on the rod" LMAO😂 bet it feels even better when cranking it

[@holo2341]

Does anyone know the difference with the G variant of the steez sv 24?

[@elitebassfishingtackle]

What is this destroyer extra-game Bearing down extreme?

[@raburns24]

I just got the JDM version of this new Steez (HL) - coming from all Shimanos, this is my first Daiwa reel and man is it a beauty... I put it on my Dark Sleeper rod with some 12lb sniper for finesse swimbaits and spinnerbaits but instantly realized the handle length was way too small for my liking.. I think its either 80 or 85mm (noticeably smaller than the Metanium HG). Outside of warranty, price and handle size, could you please explain the differences between the JDM and US models? I'm wondering what else I may be comprising with. Do either have brass gears? Thanks!

[@kennethfriedl3428]

I think the only difference is the spool size, and maybe also handle paddles.

[@sebastianrene4857]

Where would i put the hlc steez

[@kylemayer8486]

The steez ct soured me on paying that much for a reel. The line guide just fell off the 3rd time I used it. Took forever to replace it.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

In the future if you buy it from us we would have replaced that for you 🍻

[@touaevang]

You could get two bantams or two Metaniums which is probably a better option.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Both good reels, and if you like those reels then you’d be styling 👍

[@rodneysmith4153]

Ben, Would the new 2024 Steez be good for bombing a Shower Blows 105 on a Megabass 110 Special?

[@bass-a-roo]

I’m not Ben, but yes

[@DavidNBass]

So you’d recommend the CT over the A for jigs, spinnerbaits under 1oz?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’d probably do an A, but depends on the rod

[@stefanboicu]

For a 10-40grams lures which steeze would you recommend? A2 or sv-tw? I will be using thin braided line like 14-16lb

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Depends what the lure is. Steez A is what I use for heavier baits that cast well, and SV TW for mid weight baits or baits that don't cast well.

[@stefanboicu]

@@thehookuptackle_usa i am looking for a reel to cast jigs, swimbaits, soft plastics usually in the range of 1oz

[@TheArchEtech]

It’s really more about the spool and reel weight, the reel itself in both cases handle pretty much anything just fine other than really tiny 1/16” stuff into the wind which I have yet to find a baitcaster can do better than a spinning setup. The A and AII are slightly heavier then the SV-TW, the A have bigger line capacity but you can swap out the G1 and SV spools between many of the models. An SV spool on the A gives you a differnt range in the A. The G1 spool on SV-TW model gives you the line capacity on the lighter reel. The CT and the Air models share the same spool size so you can swap them around too but they don’t fit the A and regular SV-TW. Yes supposedly the braking is tuned differently but to be honest I can tell a whole lot of difference in the A with and SV spool vs. the SV-TW. I think you’d be happy with either, with an extra spool to fill in the line weight and capacity gaps if you don’t just want to get both reels ;). I have both but I’ve swapped out the spools just to experiment they just aren’t that much different. Rod action line and spool itself are bigger factors on how they cast and fish the baits.

[@alexandermenningmann5469]

What does it do better than a Metanium or a bantam?

[@TheWaymont]

Not get rough feeling gears.

[@jimmypage279]

Casting short distances, sounding like a spinning reel, having plastic sideplates, being less sensitive, and having a short hood that lets you hit the t-wing with your thumb.

[@jimmypage279]

@@TheWaymont Thats funny, all of my daiwas are newer and used less than my mets and bantams but are less smooth.

[@alexandermenningmann5469]

Shimano all the way. I think a Metanium is the gold standard for performance to price. Casts amazing, solid feeling, and price is right in the jdm market. Bantam is awesome on a longer heavier rated rod.

[@jimmypage279]

@@alexandermenningmann5469 exactly, it is the best middleweight reel and the price point is perfect. The bantam is best for heavier bigger baits and around tight cover with infinitydrive and the aldebaraan is perfect for lighter finess baits. Imo there’s no reason to buy a daiwa, more expensive but cheaply built, design flaws, worse performance, and less sensitivity.

[@corybodiker6243]

Is there anyway you could do an episode on Swimbait reels? I just got one of the gift cards you had on sale and I was wanting to get one of the Shimano Cata conquest MDs but there’s no information anywhere about the size differences on the 300 & 400 size and what is the best one for a lure weight up to 5 ounces.

[@crimsiin9918]

I have the 400 and what I understand is the 300 and 400 are the same size body but a different size spool.

[@corybodiker6243]

@@crimsiin9918 yeah that’s what one other person said. It’s hard to believe that they’re so little information actually out there on them and there’s really no pictures of any of them side-by-side to see the difference .

[@crimsiin9918]

@@corybodiker6243 yea that’s what I was wondering about when I ordered my 400. I think someone has a picture if you type 300 vs 400 md on Swimbait underground.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Depends what rod you're putting it on and what type of lure and what you need the reel to do. 300 would likely be enough.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

@@crimsiin9918 that's not the case. 400 is much larger.

[@imadeitto5051]

I know it's been out for a year, but I just watched this video for the first time. What is the P5 prototype with the red accents? Holy f@ck that rod is beautiful!

[@TroyCote]

They're all at the Pinnacle of baitcasters, and I prefer Mentaniums. Casting comparison please.

[@rodneysmith4153]

Ben, How does this reel cast compared to a Metanium ?

[@bass-a-roo]

This is like 10 levels better

[@TheArchEtech]

Not sure how these are priced $100 more than the Antares which is a significantly more substantial reel, but I also think the Metanium is overpriced compared to the Steez so I guess it balances out! I have a CT and a Steez AII and they are great reels. I had an older Morethan have the gears fail from cranking big plugs and original A get noisy from it. I replaced my A with AII. So far the Antares is bulletproof throwing big heavy, resistive stuff through cover. The Steez cast just as far in my experience, they are just not as solid as the monster drive. So far the AIi has been fine competing with the Antares but just seems to work harder to pull in heavier baits. Because of the weight the Antares isn’t as fun to fish plastics and lighter stuff though. I haven’t fished the CT yet. I’ll be curious how the 24 Steez compares - purchase a JDM model.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

That reel is sick. I’ve always liked that you don’t have to micro manage Daiwa SV reels like you have to do with shimano. Just send it.

[@ipaulosan]

Ben, if you don't use your Steez reel covers I gladly buy them from you. I searched all over the internet and all I could find were some from China which were really cheap oversized ones.

[@alford35]

I’ve got a bunch.

[@ipaulosan]

@@alford35Great how do I contact you?

[@SILKYSMOOTH30FPS]

Hell yea Z2020 crew

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I rather have the new steez than the other ones except the sv tw 1016sv-XH red gold and purple reel I like them better than the a one ct sv tw

[@19DESERTFOX91]

Saw it was steez and instantly knew its out my personal budget and have no interest. But as someone who started with a $30 amazon reel to lews to now only JDM gear... i just had to click to see everyone complain about price lol. From 30 to 400 dollar reels imo only people complaining about price either cant feel/benefit from the difference or just haters.. and thats from a shimano fanboy lol.

[@jordannarlock7995]

When do the new Zillion rods drop?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Next month

[@corybodiker6243]

I love your videos and how you’re such a smart ass. And give Geoff shit too. It makes me laugh so hard. Thanks for sharing and what you do for us. 🍻🍺

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thanks for watching

[@baliton2006]

What’s that new rod Ben spill the beans

[@walden6272]

I prefer the looks of the older model. They should have kept the gold T-Wing, it really makes it look high end.

[@FishingParrot]

Tacky af 😂

[@rodneysmith4153]

Ben, I am a Shimano man, but own a couple of Steez reels including the Steez A II. To me, the form factor is the biggest downside. They are too wide and don’t palm well (like a Shimano).

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

This is a great comment, and the reason why choices are such a good thing. Not every reel is perfect for every person. I'm the exact opposite of you; I don't love the form factor of the Shimano (Except Bantam and Met DC). Choices are good.

[@Shawn_Lai]

I'm a JDM reel/rod slut but is it a $450 improvement over the Zillion SV TW? Or is it an improvement over the Steez A II? Wonder why they didnt put magseal in their top end reel?

[@kwd1253]

Shawn, Who paying you $20-50 take a zillion, I need this hook up 😂. I can pretty much get two Steez for thut prices.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Did you watch the video? I answered those questions :).

[@Shawn_Lai]

Yeah of course I watched it lol 😂 but why wouldn't they put magseal in the sv tw? I get that magnesium and saltwater don't mix but idk if daiwa was going to charge top dollar you would think they would load it up with everything!

[@kevinzap.fishing]

Been a Shimano guy my whole life, but picked up the new Steez a II this past fall. It is a great reel, but I don’t think it’s worth the higher $650 price. Its smooth, light, and solid, but I don’t like the wider profile of it compared to Bantam and Metanium. I also feel like my Shimanos can outcast the Steez A. I don’t know how this new one would stack up, but I can’t imagine it being good enough to warrant a $200 price increase over the old one. I would be a lot more interested if it was in the more traditional $5-600 range. Just my 2 cents

[@alford35]

So Steez isn’t for flipping/pitching? Lol

[@nasaman23]

Only $800? I don't fish with reels unless they are made of solid platinum and cost a minimum of $100,000

[@MONGO573]

Bought my steez for 350 overseas

[@bass-a-roo]

Where? 😭

[@leepao6302]

Now Steez wanna be the Antares 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

If it wanted to be like the Antares it would be twice the weight and bulky.

[@leepao6302]

@@thehookuptackle_usa I'm talk the glossy chrome finish paint job and the flate non-adjustable tension knob, that resemble the Antares DC a lot

[@TheArchEtech]

The Steez really do not feel or look like the Antares but I am a little surprised steez doesn’t yet have something to specifically compete with it. The A is probably the closest but it’s still not a monster drive. The beefiness, and power is a step up on the Antares but it comes with significant weight over any of the steez models. For cranking and large spinner baits the Antares is better. It’s just toques along all day like nothing. It can actually cast lighter stuff too fantastically but since is so much heavier as a rig it end up feeling overpowered for 1/8 oz - 1/4 stuff but the ability to cast that kind of stuff is more about the rod.

[@leepao6302]

@@TheArchEtechread my comment 5x more times again before you give me this huge speech; Daiwa fan boy 😂 guess the rumors is true Daiwa fan boy does get their butt hurt very easily 😂

[@lexm0]

Im a Steez whore, but $800? I can buy a Shimano Metanium MGL from Japan for $319 after tax, cmon Daiwa, yall killing me😢

[@bass-a-roo]

With that logic, you can also buy a 24 Steez for $370 from Japan. And this is not only $50 better, it’s like $10000000000000000000000 better… 😹🫵🏼

[@FerrariJones]

The click drag makes me happy

[@caseysaunders2137]

The price point is just silly !!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Why is that?

[@caseysaunders2137]

@@thehookuptackle_usa Shimano is crazy? haha. Idk. I'm super happy with the MGL and 100 Tatula series reels at ~$225.

[@jdean1851]

NUTZ" BIG BUCK CHUCK!

[@TKsw191145]

I will take all your reel covers you don’t want Ben.

[@ryanschembri4139]

if u put daiwa reel on shimano rod or vice versa you have incurred an eon of bad luck idc how right it feels

[@ryanschembri4139]

to be fair it does give something to blame your poor luck on if you do commit the taboo

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I make my own luck

[@normenbuchmuller4705]

It feels like the hundredth Steez but still no available successor to the Z2020. I don't see the big difference to the much cheaper Zillion either. I'm starting to get really disappointed with Daiwa...

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

You wouldn't be disappointed if you used it.

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

Diawa should be ashamed at charging this much for a fishing reel . When we all know they have some 10yo building it

[@FrankTheRabbit]

Can't take you seriously if you're not spelling it right. Steez reels are made in Japan, not China.

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

@@FrankTheRabbit yea ok.. and who machines the parts.. it ain't Japan.. and I was a steel machinist for 15 years

[@rickybudeanu3002]

@@dirtyfisherman9188 You’re probably one of those “if it ain’t built in America, I don’t want it” type of guys. You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about. I hope you know china and Japan are two different countries. lol

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I see.

[@dirtyfisherman9188]

@@rickybudeanu3002 I'm fully aware they are two different countries.. I know alot about metal and machinery.. and those small metal parts are coming from China

[@Tomahokkz]

$800 pffft

[@mikelalonde6874]

That's definitely a zillion... I dont care what Daiwa says lol

[@timhafley5177]

To expensive

[@tmwhh]

Not worth the money.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

You have experience with it?

[@tmwhh]

@@thehookuptackle_usa indeed. Ordered it from Amazon Japan. Price is about 500 Dollar but I cannot See any Upgrade over a Zillion or Metanium for half the Money

[@tmwhh]

@@thehookuptackle_usa indeed. Bought it from Amazon Japan for 480 Eur... Metanium and Zillion throw at least as good and cost half the money. Daiwa steez is for Tackle Nerds WHO want a Steez Logo ob their reels and Magnesium frame.

[@tmwhh]

@@thehookuptackle_usa indeed. Bought it from Amazon Japan for 480 Eur. But IT does not outperform my Zillion and Metanium for half the Money.

[@chonz1253]

Shimano all day.. daiwa reels are ugly to me

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Good to have options right? 🤘

[@kwd1253]

I would luv see Steez finally out perform the Antares. Then see Shimano answer to the Steez.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

@@kwd1253 this has been happening for a decade.

[@kwd1253]

@@thehookuptackle_usa yeah, but it almost time for new Antares for 25-26

[@jimmypage279]

Great part about shimano too, they actually make reels that you can hold without having your finger hit the line guide

[@OneHittr-24-7]

I'll keep my Anteras DC. Platinum looking shinny blinding reel