The Daiwa Exceler LT - Daiwa uses a carbon fiber body called Zaion V. The new version is 3%-5% lighter than our current model for comparable sizes. It also comes with an Airdrive Rotor & Airdrive Bail like our version on the exist-are tubular but they&';re not on the Exceler. We went to a solid bail wire for its rigidity and resistance to bending during normal use, the thinner, smaller wire is also lighter, which reduces the weight of the rotation, thus reducing the weight of the reel.