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The Daiwa Airity Pro is a premium flagship pole designed specifically for the serious commercial angler who wants exceptional performance in all aspects of a pole.
Its impressive strength and balance make it ideal for those who regularly fish in competitions at a wide array of venues and would like to gain a competitive advantage with some of the best equipment on the market.
This pole particularly excels for anglers who employ long and shallow tactics, with its sharper response and improved balance over its predecessor making it perfect for slapping pellets and other active fishing methods.
With its remarkable strength and power reserves, it’s especially well-suited for those who need reliability when putting serious pressure on larger fish.
Here’s a summary of who we think this pole caters for best:
| Feature | What This Means |
|---|---|
| Super MSG Nanoplus Technology | Premium Japanese carbon fibre with advanced multi-strand graphite construction providing exceptional strength while maintaining responsiveness |
| V-Joint Alpha | Reinforced section joints providing additional strength where it’s needed most without adding unnecessary weight |
| ITS Integrated Taping System | Special easy-slide surface covering sections 4 to 8, allowing for smooth shipping even in wet conditions |
| Diamond Satin Finish | Premium easy-slide coating on butt sections 9 to 11 for optimal shipping performance regardless of weather conditions |
| Section Alignment System | Arrows that allow you to line up the spine of the pole correctly, enhancing overall rigidity and performance |
| PTFE Nose Cones | All No.3 sections feature protective cones to prevent damage when breaking down to land fish |
| Super Light PHEX911 | Redesigned, lighter reversible extension that fits the 12m, 13.6m and 15.2m sections with EVA foam nose cones for easier assembly |
| Package | Top Kit Contents | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| More Power Package | 4 x Professional Commercial Top Kits (PTK4.7-AU) 4 x Professional Power Top Kits (PTK5.8-AU) 1 x Professional Top Cupping Kit (PTKCK-AU) |
Ideal for anglers primarily targeting large carp on commercial venues where strength is a priority |
| More F1 Package | 4 x Interlastic Speed Kits (ILSK5.8-AU) 4 x Professional F1 Top Kits (PTKF1S4.7-AU) 1 x F1 Cupping Kit (F1CK1-AU) 2 x HS4A short fourth sections |
Better suited to venues dominated by F1s and smaller carp where finesse and speed are more important than raw power |
The Daiwa Airity Pro 16m represents a significant evolution in Daiwa’s premium pole range, building on the legendary reputation of its predecessor while adding meaningful improvements in key performance areas.
Sitting just below the flagship Air Z Pro in Daiwa’s lineup, it delivers exceptional performance for commercial venue anglers at a more accessible price point compared to the Air Z (although it is still a significant investment).
Built on the original Tournament mandrel, ensuring compatibility with existing Daiwa top kits and sections, the Airity Pro has been completely re-engineered from the ground up. The result is a pole with a noticeably sharper response and better balance than the original Airity, making it particularly well-suited to long and shallow tactics on commercial venues.
What stands out most is the pole’s incredible strength reserves, which provide the confidence to apply serious pressure when connected to larger specimens. During testing, when catching carp up to double figures, the Airity Pro felt like it could handle fish twice the size and still have more to give.
The comprehensive package options provide everything needed for serious commercial fishing, with the new Professional top kits representing a significant upgrade over previous generations. Available in either “More Power” or “More F1” configurations, each package includes eight specialist top kits designed to cover every commercial fishing scenario.
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The Airity Pro showcases Daiwa’s commitment to using only the finest materials, with premium Japanese carbon fibre and the advanced Super MSG Nanoplus technology creating a pole that strikes an impressive balance between strength and responsiveness.
The V-Joint Alpha system provides additional reinforcement at critical stress points without compromising the pole’s overall balance or handling. This thoughtful engineering is evident in use, with the pole feeling robust enough to handle serious pressure yet still maintaining the responsiveness needed for precise presentation.
The finish quality is exceptional, with the ITS Integrated Taping System now covering sections 4 to 8, and the Diamond Satin finish on the three decorated butt sections providing optimal shipping performance regardless of weather conditions. The matt silver aesthetic gives the pole a premium look that matches its performance credentials.
What’s particularly impressive is how Daiwa has managed to improve the pole’s strength and power reserves without significantly compromising on weight. While it’s slightly heavier than its predecessor, the balance has definitely been improved, and this makes the pole much more comfortable to use at its longer lengths.
The protective features also deserve mention, with PTFE nose cones on all No.3 sections preventing damage when breaking down to land fish, and EVA bungs on the mini extensions protecting the main sections from compression damage.
These thoughtful touches demonstrate Daiwa’s deep understanding of how poles are used in real-world situations.
In use, the Airity Pro is a thing of real beauty. The sharper response compared to its predecessor is immediately noticeable, particularly when employing active techniques like slapping pellets where instant feedback is crucial.
The improved balance makes the pole comfortable to use at longer lengths, and it was very easy to slap a rig with this pole during testing. This ease of use is particularly valuable during longer sessions, enabling you to keep on top of your game for longer.
When connected to larger fish, the pole’s power reserves come into their own, allowing you to apply serious pressure with confidence. The progressive power curve provides excellent fish control, and the pole has a much improved wall strength, and you can certainly feel it in the hands.
What’s particularly impressive is how the pole handles repeated stresses, so much so that even after slapping a rig hundreds or thousands of times, the Airity Pro just takes it all in its stride.
The section alignment system ensures optimal rigidity and performance when fully assembled, while the easy-slide finishes provide smooth shipping even in challenging conditions.
All of the features on the Airity Pro combine perfectly to create a pole that performs consistently, regardless of the techniques employed or the size of the fish encountered.
Here’s a video of the Airity Pro put through its paces:
The kit packages for the Airity Pro represent a significant upgrade over previous generations, with Daiwa’s new Professional top kits receiving particular praise from reviewers.
Both package options include eight specialist top kits, with the “More Power” package featuring four Professional Commercial 4.7mm kits and four Professional Power 5.8mm kits, while the “More F1” package includes four Interlastic Speed 5.8mm kits and four Professional F1 4.7mm kits.
The Professional Commercial 4.7mm kits replace the old Power Kit, and upon review, they are definitely more refined than their predecessor. Designed primarily for commercial work, they can handle up to black Hydrolastic and come with factory-fitted side pullers.
The Professional Power 5.8mm kits feature a different taper to the Commercial kits. The slower taper allows for a stiffer kit, which can be used with red Hydrolastic. These kits are “designed not to bend as much when playing fish,” making them ideal for bagging sessions with larger carp.
Both packages also include the innovative Professional Cupping Kit, which features a take-apart top that is only 65cm in length, making it ideal for scooping bait into the cup easily. This thoughtful design is another example of Daiwa’s attention to practical details.
The inclusion of PMP 5/6 and 7/8 reversible extensions adds further value. They not only aid reach a little bit when fishing short but primarily exist to provide a reinforced handling area, protecting main sections from unnecessary strain and compression.
Expert Quote
“The new range of top kits are a very welcome edition, seeing advancements from other companies with their top kit options, even the most die hard Daiwa fans were calling for more, it was time for Daiwa to pull rank. It was worth the wait as their new professional kits are fantastic” – Angling Times
The Daiwa Airity Pro 16m “More Power” package includes:
The “More F1” package includes:
Okay, so the Daiwa Airity Pro represents a significant investment. However, when considered alongside the exceptional performance, comprehensive kit package, and legendary Daiwa build quality, it offers compelling value for the serious angler.
It does sit one notch below Daiwa’s flagship offering, the Air Z Pro; however, it is considerably cheaper yet still positions itself as a premium option that provides much of the flagship’s performance at a more accessible price point and is absolutely still one of the best poles available to buy.
Daiwa does have an uncanny knack to retain very good residual values. What I mean by this is that when the time comes to upgrade, there’s always a strong second-hand market eagerly waiting.
The inclusion of eight specialist top kits, along with a cupping kit, extensions, and storage solutions, adds significant value to the package. For competitive anglers who fish multiple venues, targeting various species, the versatility and comprehensive nature of the package eliminates the need for multiple specialist poles or additional top kit purchases.
The pole’s compatibility with Daiwa’s earlier Tournament mandrel poles also adds value for existing Daiwa owners and is one of the reasons why the Daiwa platform is so popular with coarse and match anglers.
Here is how the Daiwa Airity Pro 16m Pole compares against other products in its category.
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