Sources: Daiwa Japan spec table (checked 2026-10-13) and Daiwa US STEEZ CT SV TW 70 product listing (checked 2026-10-13). ≈ figures are our unit conversions, not maker figures. How we check
Is the US Steez CT SV TW the same reel as the Japanese Steez CT SV TW?
Not size for size: no US code in the STEEZ CT SV TW 70 table is the same as a Japanese size code. US product model codes from the maker; Daiwa numerical specification feed returned 403.
Every Steez CT SV TW size: Japan vs US
Each Japanese size with the US SKU that has the same code, or else the US SKU with the same size number (a different gear suffix), and the official values that differ.
| JDM size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US gear / weight / drag | US price | Differs on paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700H | 6.3:1 | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) | 4.5 kg (≈ 9.9 lb) | ¥65,000 | No US code | — | — | — |
| 700SH | 7.1:1 | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) | 4.5 kg (≈ 9.9 lb) | ¥65,000 | No US code | — | — | — |
| 700XH | 8.1:1 | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) | 4.5 kg (≈ 9.9 lb) | ¥65,000 | No US code | — | — | — |
"Differs on paper" compares gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank after our conversion (gaps within 0.15 oz, 1 lb or 0.6 in count as the same). "Not confirmed" means the official table does not give the value.
Is the Steez CT SV TW cheaper in Japan or in the US?
Daiwa Japan lists the Steez CT SV TW at ¥65,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13). A US list price for these codes is Not confirmed, so we cannot compare prices.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Pairs marked "different code" are not the same reel. 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
Which US Steez CT SV TW sizes have no Japanese twin?
STZCTSV70H and STZCTSV70XH: Daiwa US lists these codes, but Daiwa Japan's table has no size with the same code.
| US SKU | Gear ratio | Max drag | Weight | Retrieve per crank | Bearings | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STZCTSV70H | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| STZCTSV70XH | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Which Japanese Steez CT SV TW sizes have no US code?
700H, 700SH and 700XH: none of these codes is in the STEEZ CT SV TW 70 table (checked 2026-10-13). All JDM-only sizes in our data