There are some paint chips where fingers touch, but the reel feels good when reeling, and I think it can still be used. High-performance DAIWA ALPHAS AIR 7.2L, black/red baitcasting reel. - Brand: DAIWA - Model Name: ALPHAS AIR 7.2L - Color: Black/Red - Country of Manufacture: Japan - Features: High-performance baitcasting reel - Gear Ratio: 7.2:1 Thank you for viewing.