Here is the Escape Hatch open where you gain access to the VBS weights and spool removal.
Here is the spool and break case removed
The lightened aluminum drag star
This is what the gear case looks like. You can see the aluminum main gear and drag plate.
You can see the larger drag washer with the drag pate removed
The clutch ratchet is anodized aluminum to reduce weight
You can see that the drive shaft has also been lightened and constructed from aluminum for even more weight reduction.
In this picture you can see the clutch pawl has even been lightened. You can also see the black colored screws. These screws are aluminum for even more weight reduction. Looks like they have been researching race cars for weight reduction ideas...
Last is a close up of the finish so you can see the true colors. It really shows up better in the sun but its an overcast today. Office lighting and the flash is all you get
All of the hardware is Aluminum this reel to reduce weight. The handle shank is also ported to reduce weight. Now you can see the engineering that was involved in this reel and the level of detail that Kawasaki-san uses to create reels. He is a genius when it comes to low profile reels.
Excellent. I bet, as soon as the Cores hit the stores, it'll sell out in no time 
