New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

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New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Dalleinf » Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:11 pm

https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/s ... fkJsQWD85Y

月下美人AIR TW PE SPECIAL

Not sure what the japanese symbols translates to, but it looks like a saltwater version of the alphas…

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by SSS » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:53 am

I thought it was an Aliexpress reel that copied the new alphas platform :laugh1:

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Dalleinf » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:55 am

SSS wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:53 am
I thought it was an Aliexpress reel that copied the new alphas platform :laugh1:
…way too HYPER for that…😂😜

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:07 am

Seems like a good concept but, over 40k yen is a bit much
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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by ss30378 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:10 am

Spool is like a brenious spool design. Kinda cool, hopefully actual price will come in under $400 from the big vendors.

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by jvelth74 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:29 am

Yes it's saltwater Finesse reel. And appealing reel it is...
I was impatient and used Auto Translator for that page:
https://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/s ... kJsQWD85Y

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For the "comfort and fun" of SW bait finesse anglers. Tsukishita Bijin AIR TW PE SPECIAL

Free from line trouble
To a stress-free dimension that breaks common sense.
Even a 1g lure with a bait tackle
Allows casting.

SW bait finesse angler asked
From "line trouble" to release.

From low trajectory pitching of micro lure by PE line
In order to achieve both long-distance casting performance
Φ28mm G1 Duralumin PE dedicated AIR spool
TWS, which maximizes line emission
An unexplored area that can only be realized if both of these performances are provided.

AIR brake PE tune is applied to the brake,
Even when using a micro lure, it stably hits over 20m.
By clicking the drag puller to grasp the effect of the drag against the momentary plunge,
Supports the last-minute offense and defense of line tension with a drag sound.

Do you master it or challenge it?

Mainly plucking, even delicate operations such as jigs
Inspire expert anglers to enjoy with bait tackles.

Permanent, strong and smooth rotation.
The consequence of the functions required for dual-axis reels.
A power unit that continuously sends energy from the drive gear to the pinion gear.
A housing that reliably continues to support the drive unit from the outside and realizes a stable and quiet driving force.
Functional mechanisms that work under any conditions.
The design concept of a dual-axis reel that realizes efficient rotation without waste, yet smooth rotation performance far beyond the conventional frame.
DAIWA, which uses experience as a weapon, sets the next future standard.

Hyper Drive Digi Gear

Smooth forever. The more you use it, the more you know its true value.
A newly designed gear system for bait (both shafts) reels that pursues strong and smooth rotation. The gear tooth module (size), which is directly linked to durability, has been improved without reducing the meshing ratio. DAIWA's unique technology that realizes long-lasting initial smoothness.

HYPER DOUBLE SUPPORT

Hyper double support

Improved hoisting efficiency.
A drive support system that achieves continuous smoothness and winding strength / lightness. By supporting both ends of the pinion gear with high precision with two ball bearings, the input from the handle is not attenuated and a load is applied. It is powerful and can be wound lightly even when it is used.

Hyper armed housing

Strongly supports gears and spools with high precision.
A housing system that firmly supports the internal structure with high rigidity and high precision, and produces precise winding comfort and power. It is a necessary condition that a metal material is used for the frame, which is essential, and by combining with a side plate or set plate, It makes it possible to continue to demonstrate the basic performance for a longer period of time. In this series, aluminum alloy is used for the frame, gear side side plate, and dial side set plate. It is a full metal housing specification that achieves robustness and unrivaled strength.

Hyper tough clutch

A clutch system that does not stick easily and continues to operate.
Not only the sharp on / off performance that keeps sliding thousands and tens of thousands of times, but also the clutch system with extremely few troubles even in seawater with high salt concentration. The number of sticking repairs in harsh salt scenes is compared with our company. It boasts a state-of-the-art insulation structure that has already achieved a 99% reduction in production.

TWS greatly reduces the resistance at the line guide near the spool where the spool rotation speed is the highest, promises comfortable fishing with less backlash. Good flight, improved controllability, fast fall, backlash TWS improves all basic performance of bait reels.

Eliminates the initial bite at the beginning of the drag effect, and while achieving smoothness without stick (unevenness), the more you tighten it, the more effective the maximum drag force is.

Φ28mm G1 Duralumin PE dedicated AIR spool

Made of "G1 duralumin", which is about 1.3 times stronger than extra super duralumin used for spools as the strongest aluminum material. If you want to improve the finesse performance, keep the amount of winding thread below the spool half line to make the lightweight rig easier to handle.
* The recommended winding amount is PE0.6-50m.
* Spool for PE: Nylon and Fluoroline, which have a large thread elongation and damage the spool strength, cannot be used because the setting on the PE line is extremely high.

Zero shaft

The spool is only supported by the BB. Shaftless eliminates excess resistance and provides ideal spool rotation. In other words, it is the key to a high-power engine that prioritizes casting performance. The spool mechanism, which was once called the speed shaft, was renamed to "Zero Shaft" in 2021.

Zero adjuster

By first adjusting the "zero adjuster" and setting the "spool backlash zero", it has become possible to control all lures with only the mag dial due to the evolution of the magnet brake. "Zero adjuster" is a mechanism that allows you to enjoy fishing comfortably without malfunctions during fishing by adjusting to "zero setting" before starting fishing.
* The "zero backlash" setting is a setting that does not push the spool while leaving a slight backlash (about 0.2 mm).

Air brake system

A brake system that achieves stress-free usability with extremely little backlash while significantly improving accuracy performance. The combination of the lightweight induct rotor structure and the lightweight spool greatly improves the rotational response as a spool unit. At the same time, the setting aims for a synergistic effect with a mag brake that has a clear on and off effect, and the brake works well at full cast, but at low rotation such as pitching, the induct rotor does not pop out and you can shoot with a low trajectory. In other words, the spool rises quickly even with a small force, the lure flies surprisingly well without force, and on the contrary, the backlash zone generated by the force is braked exactly. As a result, with the same brake settings, it provided a high level of comfort in which pitching and casting were compatible.

Drag drawer click

Drag pull-out click is a structure that makes a click so that the drag operation can be discriminated by sound when the line is pulled out by fighting with a fish.


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Could this spool be lighter than 20 Alphas Air spool? :o Said that 1 g is OK with this Tsukishita Bijin AIR TW PE SPECIAL and said that 2 g is OK with 20 Alphas Air...

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by jvelth74 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:37 am

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:07 am
Seems like a good concept but, over 40k yen is a bit much
Hmmm...List price of 20 Alphas Air in Japantackle is 42800JPY and I think that reel has sold well:
https://japantackle.com/casting-reels/d ... 0282.html
So if this new reel is not much more expensive than 20 Alphas Air, in my opinion it's not too expensive.

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:50 am

jvelth74 wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:37 am
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:07 am
Seems like a good concept but, over 40k yen is a bit much
Hmmm...List price of 20 Alphas Air in Japantackle is 42800JPY and I think that reel has sold well:
https://japantackle.com/casting-reels/d ... 0282.html
So if this new reel is not much more expensive than 20 Alphas Air, in my opinion it's not too expensive.
Depends on street price. Some retailers are more expensive than others
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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by reason162 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:08 pm

Dalleinf wrote:
Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:11 pm
月下美人AIR TW PE SPECIAL

Not sure what the japanese symbols translates to, but it looks like a saltwater version of the alphas…
"Beauty Under the Moon" ;)

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Dalleinf » Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:43 pm

reason162 wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:08 pm
Dalleinf wrote:
Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:11 pm
月下美人AIR TW PE SPECIAL

Not sure what the japanese symbols translates to, but it looks like a saltwater version of the alphas…
"Beauty Under the Moon" ;)
Gekka Bijn !
Thanks for the help.

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by hoohoorjoo » Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:47 pm

Looks like a worthy replacement for my SS Air..... :-k
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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Hogsticker2 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:18 pm

50 meters, braid only. Daiwa loves the color red. I wonder how other 28mm spools might play in this reel.

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by jvelth74 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:06 pm

Usually same diameter Daiwa Spools has fitted to each other. And I think Daiwa has no reason to broke that.

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by Pastrmka » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:57 pm

Looks like drag clicker was added

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Re: New 2021 Daiwa 月下美人 “Alphas” Air TW PE Special

Post by ss30378 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:09 pm

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:18 pm
50 meters, braid only. Daiwa loves the color red. I wonder how other 28mm spools might play in this reel.
But this new spool is designed like the brenious so it looks like it will have a narrow stroke levelwind. You would probably have to swap that out to use the other 28mm spools.

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