Zaion V is the new composite super material developed by Daiwa to further improve the performance of Light & Tough reels: it is as light as its ‘big brother’ Zaion and significantly stiffer and more stress-resistant than DS5 and DS4 materials. The mechanical properties of Zaion V make it possible to create bodies and rotors that are lighter in weight than DS5 and DS4 materials: the internal mechanics can then work at their best, provide greater smoothness and superior fatigue resistance resulting in lighter, higher-performance reels. But that’s not all! Zaion V is a carbon fiber-based composite so it is totally insensitive to corrosion, even when used in salt water.