The ZPI F – Zero Nano Finesse is an ultra-low viscosity lubricant, with the increased amount of nano diamond clusters maintaining wear resistance and achieving even lower friction.

Japanese company ZPI’s mission is to share joy with passionate anglers around the world, through the use of the ZPI products. Based in the city of Suzuka, the holy land of racing in Japan, ZPI develop technologically superior products, which enable anglers around the world to better use and enjoy their fishing gear.

Modern bearings offer improved rust prevention performance, to the point that they are almost rust-free when used in normal freshwater, making it possible to an angler to select any conventional type of lubricant in the market, that emphasizes rust prevention. But in the harsh, saltwater environment, all the metallic parts of a reel, gears and mearings are exposed to saltwater corrosion. The ZPI F – Zero Nano Finesse is an ultra-low viscosity lubricant, with the increased amount of nano diamond clusters maintaining wear resistance and achieving even lower friction.

The Four Ball Test

The Automatic Four-Ball Test is a universally accepted method, to evaluate the performance and wear characteristics of lubricating oils and greases, under extreme pressure. This test involves using three fixed balls and one rotating ball, applying load to the rotating ball to measure friction and wear.

Here is a video that simplifies the Four Ball Test

To demonstrate the superiority of the F-Zero lubricants and the ways they benefit the ball bearings of your reels, ZPI compared five types, of commercially available high-performance lubricants, marketed for their low viscosity and low friction. The test was conducted at:

• 750 Rounds per Minute (RPM)
• With a vertical load of 250 Newtons (N) the force required to lift up a load of 25 kg
• Applied for a duration of 6 minutes

The following two comparative photos, show enlarged images of wear marks on the surfaces, after the test. In the Top image, severe wear marks are visible. The Bottom image shows a protective film, formed by Nano Diamond Clusters, which prevents visible wear marks.

ZPI company has run comparative tests, with competitive lubricants. Other brands preserve their lowest friction values at the beginning of the tests, then their performance deteriorates over time. In contrast, the F-Zero lubricants maintained and even improved their low-friction performance over time. This was verified, through laser microscope 3D imaging of metal contact surfaces. The results demonstrate that F-Zero lubricants, significantly extend ball bearings life. Professional tournament anglers to shore anglers, consider the F-Zero Nano Finesse as a synonym of a high-performance lubricant.

The F-0 series of lubricants, is a proud Nanotechnology product of ZPI, the only Nanotech product in the world, that allows anglers to experience Nanotechnology firsthand. The manufacturing of F-0 chemicals is done by hand, blending racing oils as needed with expert craftsmanship. The Nano-diamond particles, act as rollers and create an amazing lubrication effect. Nanotech particles are so small, that it is difficult to evenly disperse them in the oil film, but ZPI has succeeded in achieving this. Nano-sized Cluster Diamonds adhere to all metal surfaces, preventing metal-to-metal contact with a Nano-sized bearing effect, reducing friction resistance. In general, lowering the viscosity of a lubricant, tends to reduce wear resistance, but the F-0 Nano Finesse has succeeded in both lowering the viscosity, while maintaining wear resistance, thanks to the effect of cluster diamonds.

The F – Zero Nano Finesse is an Ester-based oil. It has high adhesion properties to metal, so you can experience a solid feeling for a long time. The F – Zero Nano Finesse lubricant is:

• Ideal for finesse applications, such as spool bearings, etc.
• For vertical fishing styles and short distance casting
• For styles that emphasize quick response, such as Light Rock Fishing, Shore Jigging, Slow Jigging, etc.

The ZPI F – Zero Nano Finesse comes in an easy-to-use, pen-type bottle with specially designed nozzle for low viscosity oils.

Capacity: 7ml