Ever since I first saw the new Magseal technology from Daiwa at ICAST 2015, I was blown away with the concept. After testing out their Ballistic EX spinning reel last summer, I’m totally hooked on the technology. Why have a reel without Magseal ever again? I don’t know if I could.
Daiwa’s new Zillion HD baitcaster features the same Magseal technology in an inshore winch of a baitcaster. The reel has a gear ratio of 7.3:1 and backs up that speed with enough power to stop any fish, a total of 15.4 of drag. Talk about a one, two punch knockout setup. To make sure you can use all that speed and power, Daiwa also designed the reel with a 100 mm Swept Handle with an EVA custom knob for added control and leverage.
NEW ZILLION-HD FEATURES:
- 1 Magsealed ball bearing (MBB)
- 10 Bearing System (1 MBB + 8 CRBB + 1RB)
- T-Wing System (TWS)
- Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag (UTD) with 15.4 lbs drag max
- Large 100mm swept power handle with cutouts for reduced weight
- EVA custom handle knob
- Rugged, lightweight aluminum frame
- Free-floating A7075 aluminum alloy spool starts faster, spins longer
- Durable Zaion lightweight side plate (gear side)
- 6 Point support system
- Magforce®-Z cast control
- Zaion swept star drag
- Micro-click tension knob
For more information about Daiwa, or their new Zillion HD baitcaster, check out their website, DaiwaWeb.com.
