Why You Should HIGHLY Consider This Reel [Daiwa Zillion SV TW REVIEW]

[@davidcloyd1296]

I love mine. I’ve gotten most of the “tuning” parts for it off AliExpress and it has the loudest drag clicker which I like. It looks sick. My thumb fits right in that groove on the top front too. I’ll be enjoying mine for years.

[@bruceraiken2806]

I much enjoyed your review, and your enthusiasm of presentation. I have been considering this reel after hearing so much praise about it - how it performs and great looks is always a plus! My one reservation and perhaps I'm being a bit silly about it, but Daiwa doesn't dish out a bunch of info on line capacities on this reel. Some sellers are listing (for mono/FC which I prefer over braid) 85yds of 16# and 100 yds of 14#. Other sellers I have seen 100 yds of 8# and 80 yds. of 10#. I tend to think that the former would be more reasonable. But even if that is true and the latter is simply wrong, still that would seem to be a very low capacity , maybe even for a standard 100 size casting reel? I was thinking of getting the 6.3 ratio for small (3-4") swimbaits and smaller to mid-size crankbaits (maybe 3xd, was hoping 5xd), but with that small a spool I'm not sure this would be a good choice for those applications. What are your thoughts about line capacity, and any suggestions regarding my concern would be much appreciated. Otherwise I might bite on the 7.1:1 ratio for more bottom contact like mojo plastics, Trigs and the like! I've just subscribed to your channel because I like your content and style of presentation. I'll be checken out some more of your material.

[@pampeesantiago77]

Thank you for the review picked up from digitaka for $230

[@charlesgurnea2004]

I have one JDM and I love it it cast a mile with 1/4 jig great reel all JDM reels are better the us sorry but it's the truth I buy only JDM now and I'm glad I made the move

[@andrescruz9448]

Jdm can sometimes come with slightly higher grade bearings but in the case of this reel, the main gear and pinion are aluminum on the JDM version while the North American has brass. Aluminum is lighter but brass is more durable and smoother.

[@phatndo]

Love the channel Nick. Keep up with vids man, watching them keeps me sane in the world we live in today. I have both the jdm zillion and metanium, but I find myself grabbing the zillion over the metanium just for the fact that it is so versatile and it has the clicky drag!

[@RXAngler]

Thanks bro for the nice comment. I appreciate you. I love both reels and I honestly feel they are pretty even.

[@phatndo]

The metanium imo is smoother, but I don’t want to take the side plate off the reel in the middle of lake to adjust the brakes when changing lures. If I’m striper fishing with a 1oz plug then switching to a 1/8 oz rooster tail for white bass, all I have to do is adjust the brake dial on the zillion. That to me is awesome.

[@RXAngler]

@@phatndo good point!

[@montyjerkins5848]

I have the JDM model also. It’s my only Daiwa baitcaster. My Metaniums (also JDM) cast a little further and palm a little better but I’m really happy with the Zillion. The ultra low inertia smoothness on a different level. It even surpasses my Calcutta Conquest 100

[@RXAngler]

Agreed!

[@WWB23]

Thank you for the video! This was extremely helpful.

[@MichaelRomero]

I'm definitely glad I got the US version with brass gears. Had them for a year now and still like brand new.

[@jackchristensen7725]

I have both of those reels and find myself using my Metanium much more. It’s a bit more expensive $$$$ but well worth it! I love them both though…. Great video! Oh, and I agree about casting distance being beaten in the ground. So many more important aspects to a good quality & high performance reel 👌🏻

[@RXAngler]

Agreed! Metanium is a very nice reel. Can’t go wrong with both. Thanks!

[@jpap967]

The Zillion is better. The spool is better, the drag, the drag clicker, etc. Much easier to throw a variety of lighter and heavier weights without much adjustment needed. That being said, my metanium excites me more. The Zillion is like a Toyota Camry, reliable A to B transportation. The metanium is like a 6 speed manual corvette

[@theblobfish9614]

Where i live i can get two zillions for a metanium

[@danielnataliiii9661]

Great review! Just subscribed!

[@lolmandood]

I was intrigued but the price hit me. For $280 is good. I love the drag click. Will definitely look into gettong one once some $$$ is saved up.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

I prefer shimano over diawa for the price. I think on diawa you can only use certain techniques and have to buy more reels. Don’t get me wrong I have a couple diawa reels and love them! Great video man! I started watching your video this year. Keep it up. I just got my slx bfs reel from digitaka and I am amazed with there care package and how quickly they ship compare to tackleware house lol

[@RXAngler]

Thanks my man. SLX Bfs is a reel I’m probably going to pick up too. Let me know how it works for you.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

@@RXAngler will due brotha! Here in Nebraska the lake is frozen lol. I’m a big bass fisherman and love it lol. Lake should be un thawed in April so will see how the reel performs. Any suggestions on must lure to get for the bfs

[@RXAngler]

@@dickiehoskins9835 I like using Buggs for ultralight lures.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

@@RXAngler thanks again for answering my questions thank you

[@michaelbrohl1625]

If your catching redfish with it then obviously the aluminum gearing is plenty tough and durable. Also, right now you can pick up the JDM zillion sv for about $250.

[@bigboypockets2041]

Just bought a JDM version on the 14th. Really excited, I doubt the bearing make much a difference but with the jpy to usd being low, I couldn’t spend 370 instead of 250 even if brass bearing were wayy better. In your advice though, how should I maintain my bearings, like should I lube them once a year instead of 2 cuz the aluminum?

[@michaelbrohl1625]

@Bigboy Pockets its not the bearings that are aluminum. It's the main gear. Just do routine maintenance as usual.

[@curtisblair7618]

Very nice review Nick. Thanks.

[@RXAngler]

Thanks my man!

[@Maverick4841]

@@RXAngler Nick, Digitaka shows that their Daiwa Zillion SV TW 1000 is a 2020 model. Is there any difference in the 2020 and the 2021 model?.....I want the ICast award winner. I will be getting the JDM. JLS shows the 2021 on their site.....help me out please.

[@Impossibly-Possible]

I want the best version of the zillion in left hand high speed l, I want the fastest gears left handed in the most robust version, I have been using my Lews tournament pro speed spool since 2015 without any maintenance and it still works good, been beating it with 50# braid with drag locked down fishing frogs in heavy cover dragging out heavy beasts with tons of weeds along for the ride, bringing in 20-40 pounds of weeds and fish, even with the reel being stuck and grinding a bit when I take it out after sitting a while without being cleaned, I cast and reel it one time and it works out the kinks and she’s a reliable monster at all times, I want something that I can use for long periods of time without steady maintenance.

[@leuleu1954]

metanium and zilion which reel is smoother bro 🧐

[@charlesgurnea2004]

I have it and it's buy far one of my best reels and I would put up against the mentainum any day or the chornach

[@jacob1547]

Is this reel suitable for saltwater usage?

[@Impossibly-Possible]

What’s difference from hd tw, sv tw, Tws hd, and the 2018 of those and 2021 and 2022?

[@RXAngler]

The main differences would be spool size and overall tech that Daiwa has developed with the new models.

[@ForYeshua1]

That's why I like my new Steez LTD. Same spool and everything. What green line are you using?

[@RXAngler]

Thanks for watching 👍 the line is from varivas. It’s the x8 braid #1.2 gauge.

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Good morning happy Sunday I'm new to your fishing KZbin channel I love Pier fishing 🎣 I love spinning rod and reel combo I always have fishing with spinning rod and reel I just bought my first Abu Garcia black max bait caster rod and reel combo for beginner my dream is to buy a Daiwa tatula salamandura someday and this Daiwa bait caster reel 👍 🎣 fishing is beautiful and special to me loved going fishing 🎣 with my dad I just lost my dad to colon cancer my dad passed away on Christmas morning fishing videos have helped me with my grieving loosing my parents is the most panful I have lots of beautiful moments with my parents going fishing 🎣 i enjoy this video

[@Mffl1014]

Hey man would love to see your rod and reel arsenal

[@RXAngler]

Here’s a BFS arsenal video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6nJfHWBZrKHodk

[@EddieLindsay681]

I know I won’t purchase a reel over $200 if it isn’t made in Japan and I don’t own a reel under $200, love my Japanese built reels.

[@RXAngler]

I agree but unfortunately Japanese reels will run 275+ nowadays.

[@twiggen4818]

Love the reel. How does it compare to the more recent Steez's in terms of smoothness?

[@RXAngler]

Just as smooth as the Steez models in my opinion.

[@adamtan3884]

If you have to choose between the zillion and metanium, which would you choose?

[@RXAngler]

That’s a hard choice. I honestly believe that the JDM Zillion SV TW is equal to the Metanium in performance. Overall build quality, I would give the nod to the Metanium.

[@4492573]

@@RXAngler but I bet the breaks are better on the Zillion.

[@yoloomis]

Will you be getting the silver wolf

[@RXAngler]

I may. Still thinking about it.

[@johnnyhuynh9373]

What line do you have spooled on it?

[@4492573]

What line is that ? V2 moonshine?

[@domsnzadventure6734]

Nice reel! Do you think it would take a beating from a decent size inshore saltwater fish? Lets say a 7kg fish. Planning to get one. But im just not sure if it would take a beating from decent size fish here in New Zealand. Of course apart from proper aftercare, would the gears and bearings last? Or should I go to the bigger brother, the Zillion TW HD? But a little on the heavy side though. Planning to cast rigs from 5 to 15grams. I would appreciate an advice. Thank you! Keep posting awesome vids mate!

[@jpap967]

Get the HD for the brass gears. Unless you can get a US model SV with brass gears.

[@bestiadelaoscuridad961]

Como es calidad de la pintura se raya con facilidad o aguanta ?

[@spaceman61]

Since you have both of the reels Im looking at right there which one do you like better? thank you

[@RXAngler]

The new model.

[@charlesgurnea2004]

Do u think jdm mentaiumn will go bigger then the 100 I've bought two and alot of line is gone

[@TouYang_89]

i like the metanium more.. even more than my steez A2.

[@slliks67]

Nothing on the line type it handles the spool the drag rod match what kind review is this?

[@jello7281]

Digitaka has them for 32000 JPY now. And the yen is low right now so thata about 250 bucks US. The SV reels are almost fool proof. I've given a Tatula SV103 to a complete baitcast newbie and he was bombing casts in no time. I just ordered a JDM Zillion SV. Can't wait to get it!

[@hoon5150]

Hey Nick love the content. I own a couple of these reels because I wade fish 90% of the time. My Shimanos seem to get sticky after a couple trips and then I'm replacing the pinion bearing (ceramic). With these being expensive I'm a little worried about wading with them. Thoughts on this since I know you wade as well?

[@RXAngler]

I’ve wade fished with this reel a few times but mostly kayak fish. With any reel, I try to avoid getting as much saltwater into them and immediately wipe down them with a damp cloth at home. So far, no issues with the amount of spray and general saltwater after each use.

[@BiancaEvans-b4e]

i keep seeing metanium dc comments. that reel is an extra $100 so how does this compared to a $230 shimano reel not 330

[@tvm2209]

I just received a brand new Daiwa Zillion 21 SV TW G reel ( ZLNSVG100H ) but without the cast control cap or the stem. Where can I order an authentic replacement cap and stem for it or any that is compatible? I think the Daiwa part number is H28-1201 but I’m not 100% sure on that or what the stem it covers is. This Zillion 21 is a pretty well known reel so I figured you guys might have a good idea of what would work here. Thank you!

[@CLOSE_DOWN_BIOWARE]

There are no better reels for the price. Upgrade this thing to 12 ball bearings and it become smsoother than anything ever released from Shimano. Super light, compact, very durable gears, super smooth and casts well. If you need this reel to outcast shimano offerings, since these support the 34mm spools, there are dozens of aftermaket spools that would clap your Met2020 or whatever else Shimano has, just don't use an SV spool. I hope that future Daiwa reels are this intelligently build.

[@jackdickerson2031]

Never used one yet, Would it possible to a line up from budget to top end?

[@leochiconena]

Would you go with Zillion or the Daiwa 21 GEKKABIJIN AIR TW or the Shimano Metanium?

[@leochiconena]

I am going to learning the BFS to fish for trouts in Oklahoma rivers

[@RXAngler]

Gekkabijin

[@leochiconena]

@@RXAngler thanks

[@leochiconena]

I found one on the Amazon Japan for $307 the website you promote is out of stock 😔

[@peternguyen9602]

was looking at buying a new reel should I get the zillion or the mentanium dc or even the exsence dc ss? Just sold my curado dc and was looking for something else would love to hear you’re thoughts thanks

[@RXAngler]

Zillion SV TW JDM model.

[@alexw575]

Does anyone recommend this or a shimano curado mgl?

[@philipfalco7304]

You can't go wrong with either. I have 2 of the Curado 150 MGL in HG and XG and the JDM Zillion in HG. The Curado's have bigger handles, a stronger drag and casts a little further; However the Zillion is sooo user friendly, casts plenty far and I've yet to backlash it. The Zillion would be the first bait caster I would recommend to beginners or anyone just getting into bait casting.

[@randomschmo5778]

what kind of folding knife is that on the table?

[@abulsar]

Does this reel work for saltwater ?

[@lusaeteurn6850]

You are right. In my opinion, I would sell both my steez sv tw for 3 of these. The steez sv tw does not have drag clicker and the drag clicker makes the reel wider. The zillion on the other fits in my hands like it was made for it.

[@RXAngler]

🙌

[@TheD510addict]

Alphas 800s or Zillion for small finesse baits?

[@outdoorssmith5454]

Alphas for sure

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

I wonder why the reels are so much cheaper ordering from Japan?

[@MrTurbo87lx]

Exchange rate.

[@Jcestanley]

Nice reel but I’d say the bantam any day over this zillion.

[@AlistairYQOng]

Metanium DC 2020 is good too!!

[@RXAngler]

Yes sir! 💯

[@creekredfishingmastery]

nick, are the us zillions exactly the same as the jdm?. there is no mention of clicking drag on the diawa usa website. also, im concerned that the bearings are not listed as corrosion resistant.

[@RXAngler]

From my understanding, everything is the same except the gearing material and county of manufacture.

[@philipfalco7304]

You get the Brass gearing and a slightly longer and beefier handle on the U.S. model. Everything else is the same.

[@Kaila2333]

Bought mine for $233 🎉

[@bassmasterbrewski7392]

So there is no internal brakes that need to be adjusted on the Daiwa reels like there is on the metaniums?

[@RXAngler]

No

[@Maverick4841]

Nick, Digitaka shows that their Daiwa Zillion SV TW 1000 is a 2020 model. Is there any difference in the 2020 and the 2021 model?.....I want the ICast award winner. I will be getting the JDM. JLS shows the 2021 on their site.....help me out please.

[@RXAngler]

The JDM is 2020 while the USDM is 2021. I would get the JDM since it’s made in Japan.

[@Maverick4841]

@@RXAngler Does the 2020 model have the clicker drag? I see that it is $200 dollars cheaper for the JDM.....hell of a deal if it's just a difference of brass vs aluminum gears. Hard time finding out if the 2020 vs 2021 models have big changes. lack of info between the two has me looking at the Shimano Scorpion DC.

[@ssmart5701]

Maybe I’m a shimano fan, I own an absurd amount of reels from 6 different manufacturers. I’m still stuck on shimano, my zillion is a great reel but come in a close 3rd next to the top 2 shimano (4th is a shimano also). I try to beat shimano...honestly I do. But for me and my opinion there isn’t a manufacturer that knocks shimano off the mountain. The prices suck on all of them, I have a slight addiction 😬

[@RXAngler]

Thanks for watching. Shimano makes great stuff.

[@amirularif8839]

Spinning im agree. But for baitcasting, daiwa still the best.

[@ssmart5701]

@@amirularif8839 maybe just my luck, I own 3 Diawa’s they are definitely not in my tops. But I haven’t spent as much time with them as I have others.

[@amirularif8839]

@@ssmart5701 u should try. Im like you before. But now im really love my steez ct sv tw,steez a hlc..

[@ruixianglee2398]

is this reel meant for medium light action rod? I had the same reel and I am having problem casting lure at 5 g and below. 7 - 15 g is more ideal for me

[@RXAngler]

I would use light action or maybe even ultra light.

[@nenadnedovic9246]

I agree also look at your line.

[@jahmalmorrison3366]

Hi nick love your videos but shimano needs some new body styles for there baitcasting reels and more line capacity I love shimano casting reels but this year 2022 reels shallow edition disappointed ☹️

[@philipfalco7304]

I recently purchased the 22' Met. Shallow then purchased the U.S. 2020 deep spool and a 90mm handle and now I just love that thing. It just stinks that I had to put $100 bucks into it. I do love the JDM Zillion also. That thing is just so user friendly and cast's effortlessly and far without messing with the brakes.

[@lynoj777]

Is this a mag sealed reel?

[@philipfalco7304]

NO

[@alexthesniper1952]

Good Review but I don't buy into the whole JDM deal, Human Labor is still Human labor whether it's made in Japan or China. Furthermore the materials they use probably aren't even Japan for the JDM model. I don't buy into the hype for that stuff.

[@markrigg6623]

Very wise.

[@Impossibly-Possible]

I held and spun a zillion and steez and this zillion was much smoother quieter and spun longer when I spun handle and let it go free spin. The steez was actually the worst reel of all of the reel I tested, the sv 103 and limited were much better, the zillion and all the shimanos and all the Lews were better, I couldn’t see why they Lews team reel was 380 dollars because all the 150-250 dollar Lews reels felt the same or better.

[@RXAngler]

The zillion is a hell of a lineup. I myself love the zillion sv tw JDM model.

[@salmaandockrat6989]

So I’ve been fishing Shimano bait casters all my life , I am fortunate enough to own a few of Metaniums amongst many other Shimanos . I have alway been interested in trying out a few Daiwas, this one in particular caught my eye. My question is how is the transition switching between the two in terms of breaks, casting and overall performance would really appreciate hearing back from you.

[@Scarbosul]

I have the Zillion, it's a very easy reel to use. Unlike the Metanium, the Zillion lacks a centrifugal braking system, and there is also no need to adjust the spool tension knob. This means the only thing that needs to be adjusted 99% of the time is the magnetic brake (1-20). It does everything well, and I've actually noticed that it has a short break-in period (a few hours of use), after which casting starts to feel even better. I think both Shimano and Daiwa make great reels, I do find that the Zillion is probably the reel that requires the least fiddling for me to consistently get great results.

[@mojo_dojo_]

can someone help me decide on either the metanium mgl or zillion sv tw? i’m deadass boutta just buy both 💀

[@clayband9183]

Bruh same

[@mojo_dojo_]

@@clayband9183 I ended up getting a metanium, 10/10 would do again lol

[@_Lt__Dan_]

BEST REEL HANDS DOWN…anyone says otherwise does not own one..or three 🤣

[@thechamplainfisher7854]

I own one, I wouldn’t say it’s the best reel ever because everyone’s opinion is different. I prefer the solid metal feel of the bantam.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

Oof the pricetag as of 5/21/23 is $369.99. I just can't do it.

[@DividedWeAllFall]

I lied, I did it. I really do love the reel. Lmao

[@user-nx8vp5sy5d]

casting heavy weights, gears arnt involved, silly excuse for brass. thai brass isnt good it deforms more then japanese aluminium alloy that has very strong and hard alloys in the manufacturing off the gears. saltiga and certate use duraluminum gears, massive weight lures and monster sized fish no issues. bass rofl tiny fish plastic gears would be good enough for most people

[@stephenkeefer3436]

@ $ 349.00 , it’s WAY out of my league. No matter how good it is.

[@davidshowslsu]

If you search around you can find it for 285 :)

[@atxbasstard8708]

Found mine on ebay for $199$

[@slliks67]

I Used affirm and made payments...

[@sdufg]

the line guide does not even move back and forth in free spool mode. what a joke.

[@calebrabion]

Reel covers are cheap bro. LOL!!! Love the channel.

[@RXAngler]

What can I say? I’m lazy hahaha thanks my man.

[@calebrabion]

@@RXAngler HA!!! Me too...

[@creekredfishingmastery]

ahh....brass

[@tomahawk1444]

Difficult to trust in your review. Some of the reel you recommend are not good, but for some reason you are recommending them.

[@fw_tesoe7014]

I understand you’re giving us info on the reels, but you get into too much talking, and have nothing to do with the reel

[@stephen2634]

Bull shit It doesn’t handle light lures good at all 3/8 and above