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Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW: SV BOOST Arrives for Longer, Trouble-Free Baitcasting
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Many anglers are scared of backlash with baitcasting reels and never dare to cast at full power, but still want a bit more distance. Brake settings can be confusing too, and it is hard to know whether yours is right.
Daiwa’s 25 Tatula SV TW, released in December 2024, reduces the loss of speed late in the cast while keeping backlash under control.
What makes the Tatula SV TW
The Tatula SV TW has won over many anglers, and its performance and versatility have taken it beyond bass fishing into all kinds of fields.
SV Concept
The SV Concept balances the spool and magnetic brake to suppress backlash with light lures while giving both distance and accuracy. Light lures used to carry a high risk of backlash on baitcasters; SV made baitcasting accessible to many more anglers.
TWS (T-Wing System)
TWS lets line flow out smoothly, reducing backlash and adding distance, and it cuts line trouble in general.
Main features of the 25 model
- SV BOOST: a two-stage brake that controls backlash while reducing the slowdown in the second half of the cast. This is the first Tatula with SV BOOST
- SV Concept: accurate casting with light lures
- TWS: smooth line release and longer casts
- Light body: less fatigue over long sessions
- Hyper Armed Housing (aluminium): durability for tough conditions
- Wide line-up: three gear ratios in right and left hand
Its biggest appeal is the casting feel: pinpoint accuracy with light lures plus distance, so you can reach spots you could not before.
Specs
Common to all models: 195 g, line capacity 12 lb 40–80 m / 14 lb 35–70 m, 85 mm handle, 7/1 bearings, 5 kg max drag, 32 x 24 mm spool, aluminium body, high-strength brass gear, saltwater compatible, ¥32,400.
| Model | Gear ratio | Retrieve per turn |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100 | 6.3 | 63 cm |
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100L (left) | 6.3 | 63 cm |
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100H | 7.1 | 71 cm |
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100HL (left) | 7.1 | 71 cm |
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100XH | 8.1 | 81 cm |
| 25 Tatula SV TW 100XHL (left) | 8.1 | 81 cm |
Summary
- First Tatula with SV BOOST: less backlash and less slowdown late in the cast
- SV Concept and TWS for accurate, long casts with light lures
- Aluminium Hyper Armed Housing for durability; salt compatible
- Gear ratios 6.3, 7.1 and 8.1, right and left hand, ¥32,400
Also see Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150 for a larger-spool option.
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Born in 1994. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture, I moved to Iwata City in Shizuoka Prefecture in search of the sea. I am an Enshunada surf angler who enjoys surf fishing. I am also active on YouTube, and my fishing grounds range from Irago to Iwata.
