AIRDRIVE ROTOR
Low Inertia is the key. “Effortless rotation, elevated response and control.” 22 EXIST is the first reel equipped with the lighter and low inertia AIRDRIVE ROTOR system.
A lighter rotor increases the functionality of small spinning
“light and smooth rotation with less strength” or “heavy
reels. The lighter and more compact rotor will require less
and tough but higher rotation resistance”.
initial force to rotate, creating that feeling of low inertia and effortless start up. Just like a car, a lighter car requires
By developing AIRDRIVE ROTOR, DAIWA has managed to
less force to accelerate and less braking strength to slow
combine the two together to create the next meaning of
down.
“Light and Tough” 22 EXIST.
This theory can also be used and applied to fishing reels.
The newly developed AIRDRIVE ROTOR is made from
The lighter rotor will start to spin with less force and
ZAION. Maintaining the strength of the rotor from 18 EXIST,
create the lighter rotation. It can also be stopped with less
DAIWA has been able to reduce the weight significantly.
strength and is very responsive to changes in speed and
Designed with focus to create a perfectly round structure,
cadence. By creating a low inertia rotor it will allow anglers
trouble free and flawless rotation have been achieved.
to fish with confidence and take more control of their reel. The rotor unit itself has seen a 16% weight reduction On the other hand, a heavy rotor can lead an angler to
compared to the previous model (Based on 2500 size reel)
feel a sensation of smooth rotation purely because of the
and will set the standard for what future rotor design of
continuous momentum created by heavier rotational mass.
small spinning reels will be.
Traditionally, there has always been compromise between
DAIWA already managed to reduce the weight with 18 EXIST however, 22 EXIST has seen a further reduction of the rotor weight. 16% weight reduction on the rotor has never been achieved by DAIWA [※ 1]. With the weight reduction, a 16% lower inertia start-up and less resistance while spinning has also been achieved [※ 2]. [※ 1] Percentage change will differ between reel sizes [※ 2] All sizes are superior in comparison to 18EXIST. However, 2500 size saw the greatest improvement. 016
