In 2014 Daiwa started to produce the SS Air, finesse casting reel   The reel features a shallow light weight finesse spool made of G1 Duralumin, as well as a magnesium frame and sideplates. The reel comes with an air brake system where there is a pop up rotor that automatically engages to automatically emit the correct braking force. Daiwa claims this extends the casting distance of the reel. The SS Air comes with a 80mm swept handle, Zaion star drag (clicking), and I shaped carbon paddle knobs. The reel comes equiped with a Reels with an “L” designates left hand retrieve models, while “R” designates right hand retrieve.

SS Air

SS Air Sideplate

SS Air Spool