Tatula TW 200H at a glance
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) · lightest of 2 Tatula TW 200 sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.3:1 · 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 300 m (328 yd), 3 gō 200 m (219 yd), 4 gō 140 m (153 yd), 5 gō 115 m (126 yd) / Nylon 16 lb 170 m (186 yd), 20 lb 135 m (148 yd), 25 lb 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 24 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Tatula TW 200 size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥35,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: TATU200H Details |
What are the Tatula TW 200H specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Tatula TW 200H at 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz), 7.3:1 gear ratio, 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Not confirmed |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 200H, 200HL |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 16-170, 20-135, 25-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-300, 3-200, 4-140, 5-115 |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 24 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Handle length | 100 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 00630170 (200H) / 00630171 (200HL) |
| JAN code | 4550133352058 (200H) / 4550133352065 (200HL) |
| Model year | 25 (item name prefix) |
| List price in Japan | ¥35,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 34.3 in; max drag: 13.2 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Daiwa Japan's spec table has no handle-side column and the item names do not print right or left. The table lists each size twice, with and without an "L" (200H, 200HL); both share the specifications above. We show both codes but do not state which hand each one is.
How much is the JDM Tatula TW 200H?
¥35,000 before consumption tax. That is Daiwa Japan's "メーカー希望本体価格" (maker's suggested base price; the table notes it is 税抜, before consumption tax) for the 200H (product code 00630170 (200H) / 00630171 (200HL)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 2 Tatula TW 200 sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥35,000; the 200H is at the low end. The 200XH has the same list price. In the US, TATU200H (same size code) is $229.99 (Daiwa USA's MSRP on daiwa.us).
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 does the Tatula TW 200H weigh?
225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) in Daiwa Japan's table. Across the 2 Tatula TW 200 sizes the range is 225 g: the lightest is the 200H and the heaviest the 200XH. The 200XH lists the same weight.
What is the Tatula TW 200H gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.3:1, with 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 200 sizes in the same series: 200XH 8.4:1 (100 cm).
How much drag does the Tatula TW 200H have?
Max drag 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Tatula TW 200H hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 2-300 means size 2 gō and 300 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-300, 3-200, 4-140, 5-115 | 2 gō–328 yd, 3 gō–219 yd, 4 gō–153 yd, 5 gō–126 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 16-170, 20-135, 25-100 | 16 lb–186 yd, 20 lb–148 yd, 25 lb–109 yd | — |
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Tatula TW 200H have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Tatula TW 200H have?
Handle length 100 mm; handle side not confirmed. Spool: 38 mm dia. / 24 mm width.
How does the 200H differ from other 25 Tatula TW 200 sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 200):
- 200H vs 200XH: gear ratio 7.3:1 vs 8.4:1; retrieve per crank 87 cm vs 100 cm; max drag 6 kg vs 5.5 kg. Same weight, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Daiwa Japan lists 2 Tatula TW 200 sizes, weighing 225 g with gear ratios of 7.3–8.4:1; the 200H is 225 g at 7.3:1, the same weight as the 200XH. The table shows each size's official values. Full 25 Tatula TW 200 size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200H (this page) | 7.3:1 | 225 g | 6 kg | Not confirmed | ¥35,000 | TATU200H |
| 200XH | 8.4:1 | 225 g | 5.5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥35,000 | TATU200XH |
Is there a US version of the Tatula TW 200H?
Yes. Daiwa USA lists TATU200H with the same size code (200H). gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank match after our unit conversion.
Same size code (200H) as the Japanese 25 Tatula TW 200 200H. From the two official tables: gear ratio matches (7.3:1 in Japan, 7.3:1 in the US); weight 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) in Japan vs 7.9 oz in the US; retrieve 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) vs 34.3 in; max drag 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) vs 13.2 lb. Left-hand US SKU (code with L): TATU200HL.
| Item | JDM 200H | US TATU200H | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.3:1 | 7.3:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) | 7.9 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) | 13.2 lb | Matches after our conversion |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) | 34.3 in | Matches after our conversion |
US values are Daiwa USA official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Is the JDM Tatula TW 200H cheaper than the US TATU200H?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥35,000 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $229.99 in the US (US MSRP). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥152.2.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included.
Side-by-side: Tatula TW 200H JDM vs USDM →
Other 200-size baitcasting reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 200, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥44,500 |
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200XG | 225 g | 8.5:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥44,500 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200XG | 230 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200 | 235 g | 4.8:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200XG | 235 g | 7.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 200HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥29,500 |
| Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 200XG | 215 g | 8.5:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥29,500 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG | 240 g | 6.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200PG | 250 g | 4.8:1 | 6 kg | ¥77,000 |
Compare
- Other Tatula TW 200 sizes: 200XH
- Daiwa 25 Tatula TW 200 JDM: all sizes · All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes
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Sources
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (タトゥーラ TW 200) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)