- A-RB® Bearings
Stainless steel ball bearings that have been through the A-RB treatment process which makes them at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings. - Lo-Mass™ Drilled Spool System
Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System is designed for anglers who require longer casts and can sacrifice line capacity to do so. The Lo-Mass spool features a large arbor that is cross-drilled to reduce its weight. By moving the arbor of the spool outward, the mass of the spool is closer to the rim of the spool. Like a lightweight bicycle wheel, where most of the mass lies in the tire, the majority of a Lo-Mass spool lies in the arbor and the line it is spooled with. - A7075 Aluminum Spool
These Lo-Mass spools are made of lightweight A7075 aluminum. Combining this material with an aggressive porting pattern results in an extremely light weight spool. This allows for low startup inertia for casting lightweight baits and an overall increase in useable freespool. - Super Free (SF®)
The Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool. - Digital Control®
Shimano's waterproof Digital Control system is the first self-energizing digital braking system. Featuring 8 different pre-programmed braking patterns based on lure and casting type that apply the ideal amount of braking force at critical levels, DC technology makes it possible to allow spool rotation to exceed 30,000 RPM (a 50-70% increase over traditional systems) and still maintain excellent line control. This results in extremely long and more accurate casts while minimizing backlash. - High Efficiency Gearing (HEG®)
HEG consists of not only the gears, but also the frame, setplate, and handle-side sideplate. First we increased the size of the drive gear and the pinion gear to offer increased leverage and power. By using a one-piece frame that incorporates the setplate and adding a one-piece stamped sideplate, we have eliminated flex in the drivetrain that causes normal gears to bind under pressure. By eliminating the flex and increasing the leverage, we are able to provide high-speed retrieves and deliver an incredible amount of torque, while maintaining the smooth, silent retrieve Shimano® reels are famous for. - Large Diameter Super Duralumin Drive Gear
The larger diameter increases the amount of leverage and torque that can be applied to the fish. Super Duralumin is extremely hard and therefore is more durable than standard drive gears. - Super Stopper®
Super Stopper uses a one-way, stainless steel roller bearing that eliminates backplay. This provides the angler with instant hooksetting power. - Assist Stopper®
This is a back up system to the Super Stopper that consists of the traditional pawl and ratchet. Should the Super Stopper roller bearing slip due to cold weather or over-lubrication, the Assist Stopper kicks in to provide a solid hookset the instant the roller bearing begins to slip. Most of the time the angler will not even know when this feature engages, because by quickly stopping the backwards rotation of the roller bearing, the Assist Stopper greatly reduces the chance of permanent damage to the Super Stopper, allowing it to continue to function as designed. - Dartainium® Drag
This drag material provides a wider range of drag settings, along with the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever. - Clicking Drag Adjustment
The micro-click mechanism prevents the drag from backing off when set at light settings, and provides the angler a reference when adjusting the drag. - Clicking Cast Control Adjustment
The micro-click mechanism in the Cast Control serves two purposes. The first is that it prevents the cast control from backing off when set at light settings. The second purpose is to allow the angler a point of reference when adjusting the cast control setting. - Recessed Reel Foot
By recessing the reel foot further into the frame, the reel sits lower in the reel seat. This allows for a much more palmable feel when the reel is mounted on a rod than traditional frame designs. Not only does it increase the comfort level, but because of the lower profile in the reel seat, it makes the reel much more maneuverable with casting styles such as underhand and roll casts. - Drilled Crossbar
By drilling the top crossbar of the reel, we have enhanced the appearance of the reel while decreasing the overall weight. The result is a beautiful looking reel that does not weigh you down. - Cold Forged Handle Shank
Cold forging allows more metal to be used in a much more dense construction. This means the handle can be made in a smaller profile with more strength and also allows for deeper anodization for protection from the elements. - Adjustable Handle Shank
For deep water situations or for anglers needing more leverage, the handle shank can be extended to increase the amount of power that can be applied to the retrieve. - Rubber Handle Grip
Comfortable and soft to the touch. - Septon® handle material
This handle grip material is soft to the touch and does not get slippery when wet. - PV Power Handles
These oversized paddle grips provide extra power and remain comfortable after a full day of deep cranking. - Titanium Levelwind Insert
This levelwind insert is coated with titanium, improving the durability of the insert by increasing abrasion resistance. It also reduces friction on the line for increased casting distance and reduced line wear. - Metal Series
The metal construction showcased in some of our finest reels now appears throughout our line of Metal Series products. Metal frames not only keep moving parts in precise alignment, they also feature the use of the latest anodizing, plating and painting techniques for beautiful and durable finishes. - Platinum Service Plan
With the Platinum Service Plan, when you submit your Warranty Registration Card, you will receive coupons for discounts on “clean and lubes” (from half off to free!) Also included are Priority Shipping Labels guaranteeing a 48-hour turnaround time from participating Shimano Satellite Service Centers.
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