ARES ZEROSUM Keikyokugi

Keikyokugi sits in Nissin's flagship ZEROSUM tier and is built on four-axis carbon, which the maker credits with holding sharpness and power together in a long rod.

Three rods cover 5.30 m, 6.15 m and 7.05 m at 115 g to 210 g, closing to 55 cm on 12 to 16 sections. All are the Kouchou grade with a 0.4 to 0.8 号 harisu rating, a heavier rating than the entry rods of the same length, which matches the tier's positioning for larger fish in bigger water.

Prices run ¥26,000 to ¥41,500 before tax, the most expensive keiryu rods Nissin lists.