Regular blanks from Japanese rods

[Fishin' Fool]

How do the regular action blanks from Japanese rod makers compare to American rod makers? Is it a true moderate or moderate fast or do they run a little faster or slower? Thanks. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It's all subjective and can vary from brand to brand regardless of the company's home country. 

[Fishin' Fool]

Okay specifically speaking the Daiwa Zillion.

[rippin-lips]

Haven't fished a zillion rod but the regular taper on the Tatula rod I had was more mod/fast slightly more on the fast side. My friend just switched all his Tatula rods for Zillions. I can ask him if they fish the same. 

[Incheon Basser]

7 hours ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Okay specifically speaking the Daiwa Zillion.

Daiwa America develops their own rods and reels. It's not really a Japanese Brand. Same with Shimano. So hard to tell. But JDM (real Japanese rods) tend to be slower than US Rods. 

[smalljaw67]

When you see the term "regular" for action or taper look to the power of the rod to get a better idea of the action. The regular taper on Daiwa rods differs depending on the power, the MH rods tend to have a mod-fast taper while medium and medium light tend to be more moderate.

[buzzed bait]

i have a gen 1 zillion "fast action" and it fishes like a true fast in my opinion.