The Daiwa Air Tech 13m Pole Only sits at the top of Daiwa's match fishing range. It is built in the UK using Japanese materials and is aimed at the angler who wants strength, endurance and near-instant response at full length. The blank uses 20 different Japanese pre-impregnated carbons across 98 distinct material patterns, producing a balanced, ultra-stiff pole that strikes instantly while retaining the wall strength to handle big commercial carp. Daiwa's ITS (Integrated Taping System) and Diamond Satin coatings let the sections glide through the hands in all weather, and protective EVA end caps keep the sections safe when the pole is packed away in a hard case. - Product Name: Daiwa Air Tech 13m Pole Only - Length: 13m - Material: Hyper MSG and improved Nanoplus carbon fiber (utilizing 20 Japanese pre-preg carbons) - Joint Technology: Bias Carbon V-JOINTa for perfect power transfer and reduced wear - Section Finish: ITS (Integrated Taping System) on sections 5, 6, and 7 for frictionless shipping; Diamond Satin finish on lower sections - Alignment: Daiwa Section Alignment System for maximum blank stiffness - Top Kits: All included kits are pre-cut and fitted with high-grade PTFE bushes. (only the full pole, no extra top kit) - Protection: Supplied with protective EVA end caps for safe transit Where to use it: - Elite Commercial Match Fishing: suited to high-speed F1 shallow tactics or fishing tight to islands, where an ultra-stiff blank gives zero tip bounce and instant bite conversion. - Deep Water and Windy Venues: the rigidity of the Nanoplus carbon lets the pole cut through crosswinds, allowing precision presentation on deep lakes or open reservoirs. - Canal and Silverfish Mastery: exceptionally well-balanced at 13m, making it suitable for tapping light rigs and striking fast bites from shy roach and skimmers. - Heavy Margin Work: despite its light feel, the Hyper MSG carbon structure delivers the structural endurance to steer double-digit carp away from snags and margin ropes. Pro tip — maximise stiffness with the alignment system: to get the near-instant responsiveness the Air Tech is known for, always use the built-in Section Alignment System. Lining up the visual markers means you are fishing along the spine of the carbon on every section, which eliminates lateral wobble on the strike and keeps the pole solid in a crosswind. What does "Pole Only" mean for this package? This listing is for the 13m pole itself, which suits anglers who already own a comprehensive Daiwa spares package, such as top kits from a previous Air, Airity or Tournament pole, and want to upgrade their main pole sections to the new Air Tech blank. What is Bias Carbon V-JOINTa? V-JOINTa is Daiwa's proprietary joint technology. It uses bias-cut carbon wrapped diagonally around the male and female joints, which prevents the joint from flattening under extreme pressure, gives a smooth continuous curve when playing big fish and greatly reduces carbon wear over time. Are older Daiwa top kits compatible with the Air Tech? Yes. The Air Tech is built on Daiwa's standard flagship UK mandrel profile, so existing Pro Power, Pro Match, Cloud and F1 top kits will fit onto the No.4 section of this pole.