Daiwa Airity ST SF reel made in Japan just released

[Cimalmotto]

Daiwa just released the lightest spinning reel to date, 130 grams, made in Japan, several models available. They also released a 2000 Certate made in Japan, older models started at 2500, though not as light as the airity.

[Ketchn]

2500 a reel , oh my , deep pockets for sure .....

[Cimalmotto]

Yes, for 2500 Yuan not US dollars. Digitaka discounts these reels
for $100 off MSRP and no shipping and no tax from JP and current weak Yen, so
around $350, still pricey though. If you buy from USA retailer for JDM tackle, price is double that.

[Ketchn]

Yes, for 2500 Yuan not US dollars. Digitaka discounts these reels
for $100 off MSRP and no shipping and no tax from JP and current weak Yen, so
around $350, still pricey though. If you buy from USA retailer for JDM tackle, price is double that.

wow , that there is real "reel" money no doubt , think they are really worth that kind of bucks is my question ?

[Cimalmotto]

I think it depends on how light of rods you use. I have a couple of rods that were built with Matagi blanks that weigh only 30 grams complete and even a standard 1000 reel seems to overwhelm the rods. The only consolation I have is that the upper end of reels made in JP are 3x the cost like Stella or Steez which is way more than I would spend personally. For lightness at a more reasonable cost, the Kast King Kestrel at 135 grams is quite nice and the xtra spool is only $10 though made in China.