Daiwa Zillion Rods

[SMITTY0045]

Does anyone have any experience with these? I know the same model has been around for a while, so it doesn’t really get brought up on here. I really like the looks of them though so I was wondering if it’s a smart buy

[Junger]

The Zillions have been discontinued in favor of the Tatula Elites. I have the ZIL731MHFB, ZIL721MHRB-G, and ZIL741HRB. I paid $120-$160 for those at clearance prices, but I would not buy them for more than that. The regular Tatula's are just as nice and can be had for about $100-$120, I'm not certain if the blanks are exactly the same, but they share the same technology (SVF, X45). I have the TAT691MLRB, and TAT6101MHFB, and I really can't tell the difference when I pick one up until I look down at them. I think the Aird-X is an even better value at $50.

 

 

[SMITTY0045]

Ok that’s good to know. I have a Tatula currently as my jig rod, I was basically trying to figure out if it would be an upgrade or not. Thanks for the reply!

[Junger]

Just now, SMITTY0045 said:

Ok that’s good to know. I have a Tatula currently as my jig rod, I was basically trying to figure out if it would be an upgrade or not. Thanks for the reply!

To me, no difference in performance between the Zillions and Tatulas. What I think you get is SiC guides, a little nicer finishing, and a limited lifetime warranty. I mean, if there is a difference in sensitivity, maybe it's just me that doesn't feel it.

[SMITTY0045]

1 minute ago, Junger said:

To me, no difference in performance between the Zillions and Tatulas. What I think you get is SiC guides, a little nicer finishing, and a limited lifetime warranty. I mean, if there is a difference in sensitivity, maybe it's just me that doesn't feel it.

For me to pick one up, there  would have to be a significant difference in technology and performance. I think i’ll just save my money this time around