Alphas BF TW 6.3 at a glance
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) · lightest of 2 Alphas BF TW sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 · 59 cm (≈ 23.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 45 m (49 yd) / Nylon 6 lb 45 m (49 yd), 8 lb 45 m (49 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 30 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 8.5 (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥51,900 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Alphas BF TW 6.3 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Alphas BF TW 6.3 at 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz), 6.3:1 gear ratio, 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) max drag. 2 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Not confirmed |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 6.3R, 6.3L |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 6-45、8-45 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-45 |
| Retrieve per crank | 59 cm (≈ 23.2 in) |
| Spool | 30 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 6/1 |
| Handle length | 80 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 00630268 (6.3R) / 00630269 (6.3L) |
| JAN code | 4550133256400 (6.3R) / 4550133256417 (6.3L) |
| Model year | 25 (item-name prefix) |
| Release year in Daiwa parts search | 2024 |
| List price in Japan | ¥51,900 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | Recommended PE winding amount: 0.6-45 gō-m; published limit: 0.6-100 gō-m |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 5.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 23.2 in; max drag: 7.7 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" (6.3R, 6.3L); both share the specifications above. We show both codes but do not state which hand each one is.
How much is the JDM Alphas BF TW 6.3?
¥51,900 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 6.3 (product code 00630268 (6.3R) / 00630269 (6.3L)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Alphas BF TW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥51,900; the 6.3 is at the low end. The 8.5 has the same list price.
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 Alphas BF TW 6.3 weigh?
165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) in Daiwa Japan's table. Across the 2 Alphas BF TW sizes the range is 165 g: the lightest is the 6.3 and the heaviest the 8.5. The 8.5 lists the same weight.
What is the Alphas BF TW 6.3 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.3:1, with 59 cm (≈ 23.2 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Alphas BF TW 6.3 have?
Max drag 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Alphas BF TW 6.3 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 0.6-45 means size 0.6 gō and 45 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-45 | 0.6 gō–49 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 6-45、8-45 | 6 lb–49 yd, 8 lb–49 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 Alphas BF TW 6.3 have?
6/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Alphas BF TW 6.3 have?
Handle length 80 mm; handle side not confirmed. Spool: 30 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 6.3 differ from other 25 Alphas BF TW sizes?
Daiwa Japan lists 2 Alphas BF TW sizes, weighing 165 g with gear ratios of 6.3–8.5:1; the 6.3 is 165 g at 6.3:1, the same weight as the 8.5. The table shows each size's official values. Full 25 Alphas BF TW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 (this page) | 6.3:1 | 165 g | 3.5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed |
| 8.5 | 8.5:1 | 165 g | 3.5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Alphas BF TW 6.3?
No same-name reel identified in the Daiwa US catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other similar-weight baitcasting reels
The 6.3 has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100 | 160 g | 6.7:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100H | 160 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100XH | 160 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Shimano SLX BFS XG | 170 g | 8.2:1 | 3.5 kg | ¥26,000 |
| Shimano Metanium Standard | 175 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium XG | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium 100HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium 100XG | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium DC 70 | 175 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
Compare
- Other Alphas BF TW sizes: 8.5
- Daiwa 25 Alphas BF TW 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 (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)