The new Daiwa Megaforce blends the
finesse of the Twitchin Bar with a high speed 7.:1 retrieve ratio
Daiwa
Megaforce |
Model |
Bearing Count |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
Line Cap |
MF100TSH |
5BB+1RB |
7.1:1 |
9.4 |
12/150 |
Megaforce:
When the Viento was released to market two seasons ago it found a great many
homes, and has proven to be a popular innovation. This season Daiwa introduces
their second reel armed with the Twitchin bar, the Megaforce. The Megaforce
features a unique combination, the reel is designed for speed and packs in a
7.1:1 retrieve ratio, but can impart a subtle action on plastics and jigs with
the Twitchin Bar. It is capable of picking up seven inches of line with each
push of the Twitchin Bar and six point drive train. The Megaforce weighs 9.4oz
and makes use of a lightweight drilled aluminum spool. To top it all off Daiwa
says the Megaforce will be available in both right and left hand retrieves and
will be priced very affordably.
The Team Daiwa
Tierra offers a quality balance of features in yet another TD-A variant design
Team
Daiwa Tierra Baitcaster |
Model |
Bearing Count |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
Line Cap |
TDTR153H |
6BB+1RB |
6.3:1 |
8.6 |
12/140 |
Tierra:
Not long ago we took a close look at the Tierra spinning reel, and we knew it
wasn't long before a Daiwa baitcaster would make its way to retail store
shelves. Sure enough the new Tierra baitcaster, yet another TD-A variant, will
be introduced. The Tierra is designed to offer smooth, solid, and reliable
performance and a reasonable price. The Tierra will be smoother than the TD-A
and features six ball bearings plus one roller bearing, a free floating drilled
aluminum spool, a seven disc wet drag system capable of delivering 8.8lbs of
counterpressure. The reel features Magforce-Z cast control, and features a 6.3:1
gear ratio.
The HSTA
ushers in even more refinement to the series, the red highlights remind us of
the import TD-Z Type R+
Team
Daiwa Advantage HSTA |
Model |
Bearing Count |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
Line Cap |
TDA153HSTA |
10BB+1RB |
6.3:1 |
8.5 |
12/140 |
Team Daiwa Advantage HSTA:
Perhaps most exciting of all is the new advanced Super Tuned version of the Team
Daiwa Advantage. The original TD-A has spawned so many variants, and has become
a serious contender to the Shimano Curado. The new Super Tuned reel ups the
refinement with a rigid one piece aluminum frame and sideplate, ten high
performance stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing, a lightweight
drilled aluminum spool that is anodized bright red similar to exotic import
models. The reel features the Swept handle found on the Zillion, a super seven
disc wet drag, Magforce-Z, and a machined aluminum cast control cap. The
reel will be available in both right and left hand retrieves, and should be an
attractive reel for TD-A fans looking for the ultimate in smooth refinement.
The Exceler is
designed to deliver performance at a price any angler can afford
Daiwa
Exceler baitcaster |
Model |
Bearing Count |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
Line Cap |
EXC100H |
8BB+1RB |
6.3:1 |
8.8 |
12/150 |
Exceler:
This year Daiwa answers the call to mainstream anglers with a reel that is
designed to offer a lot of performance for not a whole lot of money. The Exceler
is described as "going far beyond the call of duty at a price that the average
angler can afford, in fact there is nothing "average" about them." The reel
makes use of a one-piece aluminum frame, Magforce-Z magnetic anti-backlash,
eight ball bearings and one roller bearing, and a 6.3:1 gear ratio. The Exceler
makes use of a similar profile to the Zillion, and also features the same swept
handle and star drag design. As with all the other new baitcasters the Exceler
will be available in both left and right hand retrieves. Those looking for an
even more affordable offering can also expect a reel called the Strikeforce to
be introduced which features the same profile but a traditional handle, and only
four bearings and one roller bearing.
The Team Daiwa
Advantage-A spinning reel will be available in a complete range of sizes
Team
Daiwa Advantage-A |
Model |
Bearing Count |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
Line Cap |
TDA2500A |
2CRBB+6BB+1RB |
4.7:1
(4.9:1 for 3500 and 4000) |
10.2 |
8/170 |
Team Daiwa Advantage-A: Daiwa has a number of new spinning reels this season but we are
most interested in the new Team Daiwa Advantage-A. This reel features the same
profile as the SOL and features six ball bearings, two CRBB bearings, and one
roller bearing for a total of 9 bearings. The reel will be available in a
complete range of sizes from ultralight 1500A to massive 4000A for saltwater.
Designed for both freshwater and saltwater use this reel features the Long Cast
X-Treme ABS system, and the same washable design with sealed waterproof drag
found on the Sol. For enhanced durability Daiwa implements their lifetime bail
spring, a titanium nitrided ball bearing line roller, and a complete die-cast
aluminum alloy body and cover. Daiwa says that the Advantage-A will be extremely
smooth, and makes use of Digigear digital gear design for speed, power and
durability. We love the clean design and red highlights on the ABS machined
aluminum spool. Each reel comes with a duplicate spare spool as well. For those
looking for a more mainstream offering Daiwa also will be introducing standard
Daiwa spinning reels in the Regal, Crossfire, and Sweepfire series.
Conclusion: This year Daiwa expands on
their top end Steez reel lineup and spends a lot of time filling out the gaps in
their mid-range lineup with quality offerings like the Supertuned TD-A and
Tierra baitcasters. Anglers looking for the best of both worlds should find the
Megaforce a appealing offering. In addition to these new reels Daiwa has been
busy on the rod front as well, and prepares to introduce two new Steez rods, new
additions to their Light and Tough lineup, and a wide selection of affordably
priced IM-7 split grip rods under the Procyon series. To match up with the new
mainstream Exceler baitcaster Daiwa will also be introducing Exceler series rods
which make use of IM-6 graphite and Fuji aluminum oxide guides. Finally if you
are a smallmouth angler the company is also planning to unveil new VIP
Smallmouth rods with sensitive bias construction HVF graphite and Fuji Alconite
new concept guides. For all the details on these upcoming rod offerings stay
tuned for our coverage from ICAST Las Vegas next month.