Tatula TW 100 at a glance
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) · lightest of 3 Tatula TW 100 sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 · 67 cm (≈ 26.4 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | Not confirmed Full table |
| Spool | 34 mm dia. / 24 mm width |
| Same body as | 100H, 100XH (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥24,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
Tatula SV TW vs Tatula TW 100 →
What are the Tatula TW 100 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Tatula TW 100 at 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz), 6.3:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 3 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Not confirmed |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 100, 100L |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 14-115_16-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 67 cm (≈ 26.4 in) |
| Spool | 34 mm dia. / 24 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Handle length | 90 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 00630160 (100) / 00630161 (100L) |
| JAN code | 4550133329357 (100) / 4550133329364 (100L) |
| Model year | 24 (item-name prefix) |
| Release year in Daiwa parts search | 2023 |
| List price in Japan | ¥24,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 26.4 in; max drag: 11.0 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" (100, 100L); 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 100?
¥24,000 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 100 (product code 00630160 (100) / 00630161 (100L)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Tatula TW 100 sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥24,000; the 100 is at the low end. The 100H and 100XH have 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 Tatula TW 100 weigh?
195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) in Daiwa Japan's table. Across the 3 Tatula TW 100 sizes the range is 195 g: the lightest is the 100 and the heaviest the 100XH. The 100H and 100XH list the same weight.
What is the Tatula TW 100 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.3:1, with 67 cm (≈ 26.4 in) of line per handle turn. Other 100 sizes in the same series: 100H 7.1:1 (75 cm), 100XH 8.1:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Tatula TW 100 have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Tatula TW 100 hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (lb–m) | 14-115_16-100 | Not confirmed | — |
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 100 have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Tatula TW 100 have?
Handle length 90 mm; handle side not confirmed. Spool: 34 mm dia. / 24 mm width.
How does the 100 differ from other 24 Tatula TW 100 sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 100):
- 100 vs 100H: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 7.1:1; retrieve per crank 67 cm vs 75 cm. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 100 vs 100XH: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 8.1:1; retrieve per crank 67 cm vs 86 cm. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
Daiwa Japan lists 3 Tatula TW 100 sizes, weighing 195 g with gear ratios of 6.3–8.1:1; the 100 is 195 g at 6.3:1, the same weight as the 100H and 100XH. The table shows each size's official values. Full 24 Tatula TW 100 size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (this page) | 6.3:1 | 195 g | 5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥24,000 | Not confirmed |
| 100H | 7.1:1 | 195 g | 5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥24,000 | Not confirmed |
| 100XH | 8.1:1 | 195 g | 5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥24,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Tatula TW 100?
No. Daiwa US's TATULA 100 table lists TATU100, TATU100H and TATU100XH, and none has the size code 100 (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is TATU100; No numerical match can be confirmed; gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed..
| Item | JDM 100 | US TATU100 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 67 cm (≈ 26.4 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Daiwa US 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.
Every Tatula TW 100 size: Japan vs TATULA 100 → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Tatula TW 100 vs Tatula SV TW, Calcutta Conquest and Steez SV TW 100
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 100, 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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 100 is the Tatula TW 100 at ¥24,000 and the most expensive the Steez SV TW at ¥79,500.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100 | 220 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100 | 160 g | 6.7:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Shimano Antares 100MG | 210 g | 5.6:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| 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 Antares 100HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano Antares 100XG | 215 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
Compare
- Daiwa Tatula SV TW vs Tatula TW 100: every size compared
- Other 100 reels in our data: Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100, Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100, Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100
- Other Tatula TW 100 sizes: 100H, 100XH
- Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100 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 100) (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)