Limited offered in year 2005, tuned by Mr. Ito, Megabass chief designer, CEO. Daiwa-Megabass collaborated model, Alphas ito 103-Ai has polished aluminum finish and transparent side and front cover. Red accents at handle and casting control cap distinguish it as ito tuned reel from others.
Spool received upgrading, more drilling to reduce weight, and Type-R+ brake rotor tunings. The brake performance is tuned to emit less brake force to add casting distance, even for light rigs.
Body and components are further machined to remove weight, and the reel weighs at 0.3oz lighter than stock Daiwa Alphas, the Japan version of Daiwa Sol.
Inside the transparent side cup, it reads "ito Engineering"
Freshwater reel