DAIWA 22EXIST(G) LT2500-XH

·         AIRDRIVE DESIGN

·         MQ

·         ATD

·         Twistbuster 2

·         TYPE-L

·         TOUGHDIGIGEAR

·         MAGSEALED

The future of Daiwa Spinning Reels is AIR DRIVE DESIGN. By reducing the weight of the 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.

Reel for the future.
Created to lead the way, the center of attention amongst DAIWA. To create and change the future of the fishing scene. AIR DRIVE DESIGN was created to be the pinnacle, the one which all will follow.

To begin the creation of AIR DRIVE DESIGN, first DAIWA separated the spinning reel into two key components. The first was the ‘rear unit’ which consists of the body & key internal components like the drive gear. Introducing MQ technology along with the tough digger which is now becoming standard of DAIWA’s spinning reel, has given the rear unit high strength and durability.

Following the development of the rear unit, DAIWA set out to redevelop the key components that make up what is called the ‘front unit’. By redeveloping the rotor, spool & bail assembly DAIWA has managed to reduce the weight of the front unit in 2022. Years in the making, AIR DRIVE DESIGN is the result of this new thinking. DAIWA has developed an innovative masterpiece allowing anglers to be in total control. Reduced weight, smooth rotation, and high response allow the reel to spin freely. All of those combined elements come together to create an AIR DRIVE DESIGN.

AIR DRIVE DESIGN can be broken into 4 key technologies.

The new AIR DRIVE ROTOR and the newly developed AIR DRIVE BAIL both combine to reduce weight at the top end of the reel. Reduced weight creates effortless and smooth rotation, with fast start-up and low inertia. Unnecessary weight and thickness have been shaved off to innovate the new AIR DRIVE SPOOL, which perfectly matches the AIR DRIVE ROTOR & AIR DRIVE BAIL to complete the redesigned front unit.

Unlike the traditional internal reel structure, DAIWA has developed a low-contact structure between the main shaft and pinion gear called AIR DRIVE SHAFT. By adopting this method, friction is reduced and smoothness has improved. Combining these new technologies together allows the reel to be extremely lightweight and allows the angler to experience the low-inertia flowing rotation with greater control of the line and rod action.