grandwave z handle?

[pullrachet]

Which handles fit the grandwave 50z without any modification?  other daiwa handles? shimano tor/trin?

[alantani]

the shimanos are different from the daiwas.  that's always made things difficult.  never seen a good list for either. 

[mackereljoe]

The previous model Saltist should work.  I replaced my GW 50Z with a handle from Quantum Cabo 16lptsb since it's a little cheaper.  I'm sure a handle from Smooth drag should work pretty good also. 

[pullrachet]

previous model saltist meaning the silver one not the black and gold one right?  can you confirm that these handles will fit or just speculation?  what about the sealine x handles.

[mackereljoe]

Just to make sure, i removed the handle from my Saltist 30h and it's a exact fit for the GW50Z.  Still the Quantum handle looks and feels better.   Sealine X?  gold handle in a silver reel seems too frankenstein looking for me. 

[pullrachet]

do you know where I can readily buy either the saltist or quantum handle as a replacement part without scouring ebay or other forums?

[pullrachet]

sorry to bother mackereljoe, but will I need the saltist nut too or will the grandwave nut work with the saltist handle?

[mackereljoe]

The old nut will work but it don't look good and it might back-out if not torque enough.  Recommend getting the saltist screw and the little nut screw to make it all uniform.