*This page is regularly updated, with more details added over time from Japanese sources and other insiders who have early access to the Daiwa 2025 reels.
This is DK Tackle Detective. As an avid Daiwa user and long-time enthusiast of the Alphas reel series, I’m excited to dive into a pre-review of the much-anticipated 2025 Daiwa Alphas BF TW Reel. With years of experience using various Alphas and other Daiwa models, and being fluent in Japanese, I’ve combed through the available online Japanese and English documents to bring you this early look. Though the reel won’t hit the market until December, I’ll walk you through the features, innovations, and what we can expect from this latest iteration. Stay tuned for an in-depth hands-on review once the reel officially drops!
This reel was co-developed with KTF , which typically enhances the spool and braking system. Let’s start by looking at the exterior—it’s quite similar to the 2020 Air model, so not much has changed visually.
Specifications:
Gear Ratios: 6.3 and 8.5
Price: ¥51,900, slightly cheaper than the SSL series
Bearings: 6+1, all CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings)
Handle Length: 80mm
Line Capacity: 45m of 6lb or 45m of 8lb nylon line
Max Drag: 3.5kg, which is consistent with other finesse reels
Weight: 165g, making it 5g heavier than the 2020 Alphas
Although it may seem like the 2025 Alphas is just an upgrade of the 2020 model, there’s more to it.
Let's dive deeper, especially by comparing it to the 2020 Alphas and the 2023 SS Air TW models in this table. 
Key Points of Interest:
Hyperdrive Design: This feature significantly improves durability. Reels without Hyperdrive tend to develop looseness after a year or two, such as the Steez Air or CT SV. The Hyperdrive design is crucial for long-term performance.
Drag Clicker: I personally value this feature, as it adds a satisfying click when the drag is pulled.
Spool Innovation: The 2025 Alphas features a 0.3mm spool based on the SS Mega Force, setting it apart from the other models in the table. While the braking system is a topic for further testing, this spool design feels more similar to the CTSV than to the other reels.
SS Braking System: The SS (Simple and Swift) brake system is promising, but in my experience, it can feel like it's dragging a bit, with too much braking force. We’ll have to wait and see if the 2025 Alphas solves this issue, especially during practical testing in December.
Spool Performance: Thanks to KTF’s involvement, the spool is lightweight, but lighter doesn’t always mean better. Factors like balance, stability, and durability are just as critical to casting performance.
The Japanese description notes that by using the SS brake system, the side plates are about 6% thinner than before, which improves grip. Additionally, it features the 24SV TW's zero-adjustment system, eliminating the need for fine-tuning.
It’s also the first 0.30mm Mega Force spool, which isn’t interchangeable with the CTSV reels.
Conclusion: Based on the performance of the SS Air and SVTW over the past year, I think the new 2025 Alphas could be a highly cost-performance ratio reel(by 'cost-performance ratio', I mean great value for money, compare to other high-end Daiwa reels) that’s easy to handle. But we’ll have to wait for its release to get the final verdict.
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