Difference between type r and reg. Tatula

[Afrayedknot]

Besides some porting, a zaion star drag, a red color scheme, a lighter spool, and 2 crbb what else will the type r have that the regular tatula doesn't?
Will there be any internal differences?

Thanks

[vinnieb729]

Lighter overall wt, painted black, different gear ratios...My guess is the same internals to keep the production costs down.

[Daiwa]

You pretty much got it. But the spool is a A7075 aircraft aluminum spool. Lighter weight thinner but stronger. This will aid in weight but also in a little more casting distance. The CRBB bearings are sealed ball bearings and are placed on both sides of the spool that is the most important. They are sealed with grease so they will last longer and also aid in casting distance. Also your reel will not need oiling as soon. But the Tatula Type R also is available in a 8.1:1 retrieve ratio and 6.3:1 in left or right hand retrieve. The regular Tatula is only available in 5.4:1, 6.3:1 and 7.3:1. Other than that you are correct the frame is exactly the same and internal parts are the same.

[Evintos]

You pretty much got it. But the spool is a A7075 aircraft aluminum spool. Lighter weight thinner but stronger. This will aid in weight but also in a little more casting distance. The CRBB bearings are sealed ball bearings and are placed on both sides of the spool that is the most important. They are sealed with grease so they will last longer and also aid in casting distance. Also your reel will not need oiling as soon. But the Tatula Type R also is available in a 8.1:1 retrieve ratio and 6.3:1 in left or right hand retrieve. The regular Tatula is only available in 5.4:1, 6.3:1 and 7.3:1. Other than that you are correct the frame is exactly the same and internal parts are the same.

Do you happen to know what the exact weight of the Type-R spool (in grams) is?

Thanks.

[Afrayedknot]

You pretty much got it. But the spool is a A7075 aircraft aluminum spool. Lighter weight thinner but stronger. This will aid in weight but also in a little more casting distance. The CRBB bearings are sealed ball bearings and are placed on both sides of the spool that is the most important. They are sealed with grease so they will last longer and also aid in casting distance. Also your reel will not need oiling as soon. But the Tatula Type R also is available in a 8.1:1 retrieve ratio and 6.3:1 in left or right hand retrieve. The regular Tatula is only available in 5.4:1, 6.3:1 and 7.3:1. Other than that you are correct the frame is exactly the same and internal parts are the same.

Which parts in the type r weigh less than that of the tatula non-type-r? Is there extra porting somewhere on the type r?

[lpquick]

The CRBB bearings are sealed ball bearings and are placed on both sides of the spool that is the most important. They are sealed with grease so they will last longer and also aid in casting distance.

How does grease in sealed spool bearings increase casting distance over well low viscosity oiled spool bearings. That has me scratching my head.

[Bronzeye]

Do you happen to know what the exact weight of the Type-R spool (in grams) is?

I'd also like to know this.

[Daiwa]

The only difference is the A7075 spool which is 18.3 grams and the Zion star drag. The Tatula Type R is 7.6 oz. and the Tatula is 7.9 oz.

CRBB bearing are sealed with a light oil not really a grease like I mentioned. But because it is sealed the oil will stay there longer and help you get a smooth cast and stay smooth longer to help you cast a little farther.

The Tatula reels were not made for light weight. they were made to be Tough, Smooth and Durable. That is why we made the side plate out of aluminum on the gear side. When you crank in a fish the frame will flex under torque. By having the aluminum side plate you will have very little torque. If we would have made the side plate out of a composite then after a year or so you would notice some wear because of the flexing. With the frame and side plate made out of aluminum the reel is very solid. This is why the reel is also very smooth because better meshing of the gears. So this reel is made to last and will be more durable. If you want lightweight we make the Steez, but then you have to pay for it. Because we have to make the reel out of Magnesium frame and side plate to help keep it strong and light but Magnesium cost us more to manufacture.

[knht]

If we would have made the side plate out of a composite then after a year or so you would notice some wear because of the flexing.

your statement sounds to me that you are referring to the T3.....................

[cndbasshunter]

If we would have made the side plate out of a composite then after a year or so you would notice some wear because of the flexing.

your statement sounds to me that you are referring to the T3.....................

yup!

[Daiwa]

T3 side plate is made with Zion. So it is still strong and lightweight as possible.