SHIMANO TWIN POWER XD 2021 FISHING REEL – Exceptional Durability for All Fishing Conditions

The Shimano Twin Power XD 2021, the latest version manufactured in Japan, is launched with the very best upgrades, specially designed for the most discerning customers. XD stands for ‘extreme durability’, meaning exceptional durability that extends beyond freshwater to enable saltwater fishing with jigs, rock-fishing lures and many other fishing techniques.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bearings: 10 + 1
• Rotor Material: HGN alloy (Hagane aluminium alloy)
• Spool Material: Cold Force Aluminium (cold-forged aluminium)
• Body Frame Material: HGN alloy (Hagane aluminium alloy)
• Origin: Shimano / Made in Japan

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

The Shimano Twin Power XD 2021 offers exceptional durability and a full range of features to tackle any challenge the open sea may present. Its special materials and design allow the reel to excel in all fishing conditions. This is the ideal choice for passionate anglers who demand the highest quality and maximum performance.

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What does the Shimano Twin Power 2021 fishing reel offer?

The Shimano Twin Power reel has been the highest-rated product in Shimano’s reel range for many years. Many anglers have long yearned to own this reel.

The 2021 Shimano Twin Power is significantly more robust than its predecessors. To maximise the rigidity of the spindle, the manufacturer has fitted this model with a metal rotor. This is complemented by a frame made from ultra-sturdy aluminium. As a result, the Shimano Twin Power can withstand sudden, powerful impacts, whilst also helping anglers easily tackle large, aggressive fish.

The Shimano Twin Power for saltwater lure fishing

You’ll notice the smooth operation of the Shimano Twin Power from the very first use. Not only that, but this reel also increases casting distance, enabling longer and more accurate casts.

The Shimano Twin Power is extremely lightweight, preventing anglers’ hands from tiring when holding it for extended periods.

The 2021 Shimano Twin Power XD features three new enhancements compared to the 2020 Shimano Twin Power: the Magnum Light (Ci4+) spool, the Barrier Coat bearing, and a heat-resistant carbon fibre bearing, resulting in a lighter handle and more durable performance. XD stands for ‘extreme durability’, meaning exceptionally high durability; this is an excellent sea fishing reel.

The spool of the 2021 Shimano Twin Power XD is longer than that of the previous 2017 model and is equivalent to the high-end Stella range, allowing for longer casting distances. The gear set features a redesigned, smaller configuration to eliminate noise. Key moving parts have been adjusted to reduce operational noise.

Notable technological features

METAL ROTOR

Provides a smooth, quiet spinning action, delivering the most stable line retrieval thanks to its moderate inertia combined with very high rigidity. Furthermore, the METAL ROTOR improves the reel’s hooking and retrieving performance, preventing deformation and twisting of the spool shaft when subjected to excessive loads on the Shimano Twin Power reel.

Hagane Gear

Leading-edge cold-forged gear technology, increasing gear strength by 100 per cent compared to previous versions. This improves overall tolerances, thereby reducing vibration and ensuring the reel operates smoothly and quietly.

MICROMODULE II

Produced using Shimano’s proprietary technology to create the finest gears, delivering the ideal shape for the reel’s gears. This ensures the gears always mesh perfectly, reduces rotational resistance and minimises noise to the lowest possible level.

X-SHIP

The Shimano Twin Power reel always operates smoothly and quietly, even under heavy loads. X-SHIP is an optimal gear positioning technology utilising a two-point support system, aided by bearings at the gear ends. This ensures the gears always operate powerfully, enhancing the drivetrain’s performance.

Hagane Reel Body

The reel body is crafted from ultra-hard metal, enabling it to withstand any impact whilst minimising deflection; this transformation generates additional support force, boosting power when landing large fish.

X-PROTECT

Compared to the previous Core Protect technology, X-PROTECT offers up to six times greater impact resistance. This technology combines a waterproof coating with a labyrinth structure, effectively preventing water from entering the Shimano Twin Power reel.

SILENTDRIVE

The manufacturer has redesigned the body and components related to the drive system, whilst eliminating unnecessary gaps, squeaking noises and reducing vibration between parts. This results in smooth, effortless rotation without any noise.

FREE BODY

The centre of gravity of the spool has been shifted closer to the rod by relocating the 19mm oscillation mechanism from the bottom to the top of the spool. This technology ensures anglers remain comfortable and do not experience fatigue when using the Shimano Twin Power reel.

RIGID SUPPORT DRAG

This rigid support technology eliminates reel movement and vibration, ensuring stability even when the reel is set to a low drag setting. Consequently, it delivers strong, smooth drag at any setting.

ONE PIECE BAIL

The One Piece Bail is, simply put, an ultra-smooth, high-rigidity bail with excellent scratch resistance, manufactured using cold-forging technology. This technology helps to resolve issues caused by structural lines.

AR-C Spool

The AR-C Spool technology on the Shimano Twin Power reel improves the design of the line spool with extremely sharp, angular edges. As a result, the fishing line experiences less friction as it leaves the reel. The reel casts further and more accurately thanks to the smaller spool. Furthermore, it reduces instances of line twisting and backlash during casting.

SA-RB

SA-RB is a surface-sealing chemical. The manufacturer has enhanced the surface treatment to form a protective SA-RB layer, which helps prevent bearing corrosion and minimises the corrosive effects caused by salt deposits and crystallisation inside the bearings.