The future of Daiwa Spinning Reels is AIRDRIVE DESIGN. By reducing the weight of rotor, spool & bail assembly, a lighter rotation is achieved. The effortless rotation allows the angler to feel the true joy of trouble free function. This new chapter starts with 22 EXIST.
The newly developed AIRDRIVE ROTOR is made from ZAION. Maintaining the strength of the rotor from 18 EXIST, DAIWA has been able to reduce the weight significantly (16% weight reduction compared to previous model) Designed with focus to create a perfectly round structure, trouble free and flawless rotation have been achieved.
DAIWA has constructed a bail smaller in diameter whilst providing required strength to achieve a further weight reduction to the front unit. In comparison to 18 EXIST, AIRDRIVE BAIL reduces the weight of the bail by 33% (compared to 2500 size).
The stand out features of the AIRDRIVE SPOOL would have to be the newly shaped spool skirt and the simple single silver colored cosmetic. Just by looking at the spool it is clear the structure has been redeveloped, reducing the weight and maximizing the feeling of presence.
AIRDRIVE SHAFT has a non contact structure between the mainshaft and the pinion gear. In addition to this, both ends of pinion gear are now supported with bearings to relay the crank power from the handle to the rotor with a higher level of efficiency. This creates the feel of smooth, quiet rotation and provides anglers with torque and power.
New ATD TYPE-L drag technology improves the initial drag system response. Lowering the peak drag max upon hook setting. Light tackle fishing especially requires a responsive and sensitive adjustment of the drag pressure.
Features:
- AIRDRIVE Design
- AIRDRIVE Rotor
- AIRDRIVE Bail
- AIRDRIVE Spool
- AIRDRIVE Shaft
- MQ (Monocoque Body)
- Tough DigiGear
- Magsealed Bearings
- ATD Type L Drag technology
Specifications:
- 2500- 5.6 oz Weight, 11lbs Max Drag, 13 Bearing System, 110yds/8lb Mono Line Capacity