Can someone explain the difference?

The TW refers to the T wing design of the line guide on the reel. The Tatula SV TWS is the early model of that reel. The Tatula SV TW is the newer version. The newer version is slightly smaller and the tension knob on the reel is a little harder to adjust than the one on the earlier version of the reel.

I have the SV TWS paired up with a Dobyns Fury 704 and I use that set up to teach people how to throw a baitcaster without getting a backlash. They have either never thrown a bait caster ever or they have trouble back lashing all the time as they are trying to learn how to throw a bait caster. All of them are able to make a long cast without back lashing. They are amazed with the reel.

Look them up at Tackle Warehouse, they have pictures of the two side by side at the bottom of the page.

One thing to add. The tension knob is hidden or tucked in more due to the reel have "Zero Adjust." This is a feature that Daiwa reels comes with so you don't need to adjust the spool tension. They have these reels dialed in from the factory so no need to adjust the spool.

Is the TW SV better than a TW?

I am looking at these two models and I’m trying to figure out what the differences is and which is better.

TATULA TW 24 TATULA TW 100XH RIGHT


20 TATULA SV TW 103SH

I know the difference between the gear ratios. I just can’t figure out the other stuff.

The 100 is smaller compact frame, comes with the hyper gearing, frame, and clutch. This provides a ton of technology into a reel.

The 20 SV TS 103 is the larger of frame, does not have the hyper benefits, but shares the zero adjust with the Tatula 100.

I know these newer Tatula 100 SV are boasting some really nice tech shared with the flagship reels.

You can't go wrong with either reel.

How do they know "at the factory" what weight bait you are going to throw??? That makes a big difference in how you set up the reel.

I have several of each one. If you are always going to throw the same weight bait, or rarely change weights I would choose the smaller one the SV TW because of its size, it feels slightly better in your hand since is it a little smaller. If you want the ease using the reel for multiple different techniques and different weight baits I would choose the larger one the SV TWS.
The SV TWS is the easiest reel to set up for anti backlashing it is amazing. It is a fantastic reel for skipping docks. People can cast this reel a long way without backlashing and have never thrown a baitcaster, ever before.


Both work well

SV TW = smaller size
SV TWS= larger size but easier to set up.

Look at the two side by side on the tackle warehouse web sight and you can see the differences. You can rotate the pictures to see all around the reel. Note": the tension knob on the SV TWS is larger and easier to adjust than the one on the SV TW. The one on the SV TW is smaller and slightly covered by the reel casing which makes it a little harder to adjust but if you set it and never need to change it,, then the smaller reel may be the one you want.


I like both,,,,and I really like the Tatula Elite...reel
The Tatula CT is a fantastic reel for moving baits.

They want you to use the magnetic breaking and not the spool speed. From the factory, they use a factor from 1/8 - 5/8 oz, if I'm not mistaken. You can adjust it, but the hood over the knob is meant to deter it.

I've heard from several reputable reel companies, that there's research going on that the spool tension knob, could be slowly phased out. Since so many reel companies can control it with breaking and internal spool controls, it may not be needed. Saves cost on parts, weight, etc.

That would take some seriously tight manufacturing as the spool still needs tension on it or line would just ball up whenever you press the thumb bar. Brakes only work when the spool is spinning fast. Also the little fiver disc under the tension knob is a wear item, would need to compensate for it

The SV spool and the Mag breaks do wonders. If you haven't tried one, then do yourself a favor and try it. You'll be super amazed.

I loosen the right knob to the point I can feel just a fraction of side to side spool movement and never touch it again. Then I use either the centrifugal brakes or the magnets on the left side to adjust for backlash if I'm casting into the wind. If you tighten the right knob in an effort to minimize backlash you kill the casting distance.

I ordered a SV TW so we will see

I think you'll be pleased. Or I should say I've been pleased with all of the Tatula reels I have.

They have some on sale at LANDBIGFISH