At a glance
- Type: baitcasting reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 2.
- Gear ratio range: 6.3–8.5:1. Weight range: 165 g. Max drag range: 3.5 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥51,900 before consumption tax (Daiwa Japan, checked 2026-10-13). Price by size
- US market: No same-name reel identified in the Daiwa US catalog search (checked 2026-10-13). US catalog search.
Quick picks from the table: lightest 6.3 and 8.5 (165 g); highest gear 8.5 (8.5:1); most drag 6.3 and 8.5 (3.5 kg).
All 25 Alphas BF TW sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Nylon (lb-m) | PE (gō-m) | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 6.3:1 | 165 g | 3.5 kg | Not confirmed | 6-45、8-45 | 0.6-45 | 59 cm | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed | – |
| 8.5 | 8.5:1 | 165 g | 3.5 kg | Not confirmed | 6-45、8-45 | 0.6-45 | 80 cm | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed | – |
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much is the JDM Alphas BF TW, and which size is cheapest?
Daiwa Japan lists the Alphas BF TW at ¥51,900 before consumption tax. Every size has the same list price.
Related pages
- All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Daiwa series: 22 Exist, 23 Airity, 24 Certate, 21 Zillion SV TW, 26 Zillion TW 150, 24 Steez SV TW, 25 Tatula SV TW, 25 Tatula TW 200, 25 Saltiga, 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000, 24 Luvias, 25 Caldia, 26 Freams, 24 Revros, 26 Certate SW 8000–20000, 24 Certate SW 4000–6000, 23 Airity ST, 26 Certate HD, Alphas SV TW, Steez A II TW, Steez CT SV TW, 22 Zillion TW HD, 24 Tatula TW 100, 26 Ryoga
Sources
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (アルファス BF TW) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)