Daiwas flagship light-tackle rod series has been totally overhauled with the introductionof the Daiwa 22 TD Battler AGS series. The pinnacle of Daiwa Australia rod design, the Daiwa 22 TDBattler AGS was a ground-up redevelopment with brand-new technology combiningwith decades of local knowledge and design experience from Daiwas product developmentteam in Australia.

It all starts with the blank, and TD Battler AGS is using SVF Compile-X Nanoplus graphite.This is an incredibly high-modulus carbon sheet with nano-technology resin which offersunmatched sensitivity and power-to-weight ratio. Allowing for blanks which are bothincredibly lightweight, and ultra-crisp and responsive. Daiwas newest generation Air Guide System (AGS) carbon fibre guides have been equippedon the Daiwa 22 TD Battler AGS. This feature improved frame design to minimise line tangles andslimmer ceramic inserts to further reduce weight and minimise friction for longer casts. The blanks have been further improved using a clever combination of Daiwas 3DX andX45X Full Shield graphite technologies. Both work together to increase torsional stiffness toreduce blank twisting and eliminate power loss when loading. The result is an even crisperand more responsive blank. Fans of Daiwa rods from the past will instantly recognise the distinct clear finish to TDBATTLER AGSs new Airsensor hybrid reel seat. These new reel seats have been carefullydesigned to improve comfort with features like offset blanks in the baitcast rod to make yourhand sit lower and make palming reels more comfortable.

A totally overhauled model line-up now includes more models to cater to any kind offishing throughout Australia. From ultralight spin rods to baitcast swimbait rods capable ofthrowing the biggest glidebaits for murray cod and barramundi. The Daiwa TD Battler AGS has it alland is in a league of its own.

Features:

• SVF Compile X Nanoplus –An incredibly high-modulus carbon sheet with nano-technology resin which offers unmatched sensitivity and power-to-weight ratio. Allowing for blanks which are both incredibly lightweight, and ultra-crisp and responsive.
• 3DX –Supports the lower power section of the rod by knitting densely packed carbon fibres in 3 directions to achieve a six wrap rectangular weave. Power through the blank under load is distributed evenly in all directions allowing it to maintain its profile and form. This process confines the rods power to the lower section of the rod, increases power, eliminates blank twist and collapse, all the while reducing angler fatigue.
• AGS Guides –Weighing a mere fraction of the weight of traditional guides (40% lighter than an equivalent sized titanium guide) AGS guides feature a solid carbon fibre frame construction that minimises weight, improves casting distance and performance, and delivers faster rod speed, reduced rod vibration and angler fatigue, and greater rod sensitivity.
• V-Joint Alpha –Lighter and stronger than its predecessor, V-Joint Alpha features Bias construction that allows the rod joint to flex with the rod to eliminate flat spots and weakness in the ferrule joint.