steez/exist?

stella fella · #1 17-09-2011, 11:27 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I was just looking at the specs of daiwa's exist and steez reels, and much to my suprise I found that they were exactly the same, apart from the obvious cosmetic differences. Am I missing something?

boris · #2 17-09-2011, 11:56 PM

exist is manufactured to tighter tolerences, comes in more sizes and looks a DohDohDohDoh load better.

As far as im aware thats about it...

Rocksy · #3 17-09-2011, 11:57 PM

yeah the memo marked '2008'

stella fella · #4 18-09-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by boris

exist is manufactured to tighter tolerences, comes in more sizes and looks a DohDohDohDoh load better.

As far as im aware thats about it...

Daiwa say that they are both machined with 'high accuracy' and imo the steez looks way better.

Stealth · #5 18-09-2011, 12:37 AM

I was told exist hand built, individually serial numbered, steez mass produced.

DaiwaFreak · #6 18-09-2011, 01:19 AM

Both are exactly the same except for the cosmetics and the lack of serial number on the Steez. The Exist comes in a range of sizes while the Steez is only available in 2004 and 2500/2508. The Exist isn't hand built, both are factory mass produced reels. Seems like Daiwa's marketing skills have really gotten to some, the Exist seems more exclusive, but it ain't.

stella fella · #7 18-09-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaiwaFreak

Both are exactly the same except for the cosmetics and the lack of serial number on the Steez. The Exist comes in a range of sizes while the Steez is only available in 2004 and 2500/2508. The Exist isn't hand built, both are factory mass produced reels. Seems like Daiwa's marketing skills have really gotten to some, the Exist seems more exclusive, but it ain't.

My thoughts exactly. The price difference just isn't justifiable imo. I'd still happily own either of them though

Stealth · #8 18-09-2011, 03:43 AM

Each Exist is individually constructed, serial numbered and is made with the highest quality materials available. Designed for the serious tournament angler, the Exist is sure to set the standard for the ultimate in spinning reel technology.
From daiwa aus site

basscada · #9 18-09-2011, 04:30 AM

I have a couple of steezs , have fished a few times with an exist, damn nice reels, but for the price difference.... i duno steezs are bloody nice too

slayed82 · #10 18-09-2011, 05:14 AM

I own multiples of both, and honestly blindfolded i highly doubt anyone could tell the difference between the two

Stealth · #11 18-09-2011, 05:35 AM

Probably isn't any, I guess it is just marketing

spoonta66 · #12 18-09-2011, 08:16 AM

Except for the color and the spool taper they are exactly the same. The Steez is the USA release version of the Exist. The spool is tapered for fluro use where the exist is tapered for braid. I use both with braid and cannot tell the difference.

GRIM BREAM · #13 25-09-2011, 08:21 AM

yes the gearing is made of a new stronger material thats the difference but i dont think any fish i target with my steez is going to strip my gearing...

stella fella · #14 25-09-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIM BREAM

yes the gearing is made of a new stronger material thats the difference but i dont think any fish i target with my steez is going to strip my gearing...

where did you get that info from mate? I can't seem find anything on ot.

GRIM BREAM · #15 25-09-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stella fella

where did you get that info from mate? I can't seem find anything on ot.

it should be on daiwa australia web page