Zing Gen 3
Core Nano+ graphite lure range on Fuji Concept O guides for bream, snapper and barra.
- Models
- 29
- Length
- 5.0'–8.5'
- Price
- $65–$78.65
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
The Zing Gen 3 is the core third-generation Zing range, built on HyperKinetic Nano+ fibre graphite blanks. Twenty-nine rods span 5' to 8'6" across the full power range from Extra Light through XXH, covering light spinning for whiting and bream, heavy plastic fishing for snapper, casting for cod, and working vibes around structure for barramundi.
Componentry is Fuji throughout: DPS reel seats, BC frosted corrosion-control finish, and the latest Concept O guides. Grips are custom super-hard EVA on ergonomic 3D FX reel seats.
The wide length and power spread from 5' to 8'6" makes this the general-purpose backbone of the Zing Gen 3 family, sitting alongside the dedicated Beach and Rock, Slow Pitch, and Travel groups. It is an inshore and estuary lure range at its core, scaling up to heavier snapper and barramundi work through the higher-powered models. The Extra Light and Light models handle finesse presentations for whiting and bream, the mid powers cover general estuary and inshore lure work, and the Heavy through XXH models carry the backbone for heavy plastics and vibes worked around structure. The Fuji BC frosted corrosion-control finish and Concept O guides suit the saltwater environments the range is built for, and the ergonomic 3D FX reel seats and super-hard EVA grips keep the rod balanced and secure across long sessions.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 29 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
5' light casting rod fast action. Rated for 4-10lb line and 1/8-3/8oz lures.
5'4" light casting rod fast action. Rated for 4-10lb line and 1/16-3/8oz lures.
5'6" ultralight spinning rod fast action. Rated for 2-6lb line and 1/32-5/16oz lures.
5'8" light spinning rod fast action. Rated for 4-10lb line and 1/16-5/16oz lures.
6' heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-20lb line and 5/8-1 1/2oz lures.
6' medium heavy casting rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4-3/4oz lures.
6' heavy casting rod fast action. Rated for 12-20lb line and 3/8-1oz lures.
6' heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-20lb line and 5/8-1 1/2oz lures.
6' medium heavy casting rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4-3/4oz lures.
6'3" medium casting rod fast action. Rated for 6-12lb line and 1/8-1/2oz lures.
6'6" medium heavy casting rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4-3/4oz lures.
6'6" medium heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4-3/4oz lures.
6'10" ultralight spinning rod fast action. Rated for 2-6lb line and 1/32-5/16oz lures.
6'10" ultralight spinning rod fast action. Rated for 2-6lb line and 1/32-5/16oz lures.
6'10" light spinning rod fast action. Rated for 4-8lb line and 1/16-3/8oz lures.
6'10" light spinning rod fast action. Rated for 4-8lb line and 1/16-3/8oz lures.
7' medium heavy casting rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4-5/8oz lures.
7' heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-20lb line and 3/8-1oz lures.
7' medium spinning rod fast action. Rated for 8-15lb line and 3/16-5/8oz lures.
7' medium heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-17lb line and 1/4- 3/4oz lures.
7' medium light spinning rod fast action. Rated for 6-12lb line and 1/8-1/2oz lures.
7' extra heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 15-30lb line and 5/8-1 1/2oz lures.
7' xxh spinning rod fast action. Rated for 25-40lb line and 1 1/2-3oz lures.
7' heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 10-20lb line and 3/8-1oz lures.
7' medium spinning rod fast action. Rated for 8-15lb line and 3/16-5/8oz lures.
7' medium light spinning rod fast action. Rated for 6-12lb line and 1/8-1/2oz lures.
7' extra heavy spinning rod fast action. Rated for 15-30lb line and 5/8-1 1/2oz lures.
8' light spinning rod moderate fast action. Rated for 4-8lb line and Egi Size: 1.8-2.5 lures.
8'6" medium light spinning rod moderate fast action. Rated for 6-12lb line and Egi Size: 3.0-3.5 lures.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZG-5101BL | 5' | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-541BL | 5'4" | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-562SXL | 5'6" | UL | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-581SL | 5'8" | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-602SH | 6' | H | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-601BMH | 6' | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-601BH | 6' | H | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-601SH | 6' | H | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-602BMH | 6' | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-631BM | 6'3" | M | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-661BMH | 6'6" | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-661SMH | 6'6" | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-6102SXL | 6'10" | UL | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-6101SXL | 6'10" | UL | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-6101SL | 6'10" | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-6102SL | 6'10" | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701BMH | 7' | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SH | 7' | H | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SM | 7' | M | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SMH | 7' | MH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SML | 7' | ML | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SXH | 7' | XH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-701SXXH | 7' | XXH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-702SH | 7' | H | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-702SM | 7' | M | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-702SML | 7' | ML | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-702SXH | 7' | XH | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-802EL | 8' | L | Buy from Samaki | |
| SZG-862EML | 8'6" | ML | Buy from Samaki |