ULTEGRA XTD
- G-Free Body
- Parallel Body
- Propulsion Line Management System
- X-Ship
- Instant-Drag
- Super Slow Oscillation 5
- S A-RB
- 14000: 10000 Spool Economizer 28lb-328yds, 0.4mm-300m (Mono)
- 14000: 3500 Spool Economizer 6lb-218yds, 0.2mm-200m (Mono)
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| Model | Gear Ratio | Mono Line Capacity | PowerPro Line Capacity | Bearings | Weight | Price | More information buttons | Add to Cart buttons |
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ULTEGRA 5500 XTD SKU: ULT5500XTD
In stock
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5.3:1 |
10/425, 12/315, 16/230 |
30/360, 40/270, 50/220 |
4/1 |
17.3 |
$234.99 |
ULTEGRA 5500 XTD
- Gear Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Mono Line Capacity
- 10/425, 12/315, 16/230
- PowerPro Line Capacity
- 30/360, 40/270, 50/220
- Bearings
- 4/1
- Weight
- 17.3
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ULTEGRA 5500 XTD
SKU: ULT5500XTD
Specifications
- Bearings
- 4/1
- Drag Material
- Felt
- Gear Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Max Drag
- 33
- Mono Line Capacity
- 10/425, 12/315, 16/230
- PowerPro Line Capacity
- 30/360, 40/270, 50/220
- Retrieve per Crank
- 41
Overview
Propulsion Line Management System
The most obvious component of the Propulsion Line Management System is the new Propulsion Spool Lip design. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, Shimano’s new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while also preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming.
G-Free Body
G-Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, the G-Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
Parallel Body
Parallel Body is designed to improve dynamic line flow from the reel to the first guide. On many reels the spool is aligned slightly upwards towards the rod blank, but reels with Parallel Body have the spool located at exactly 90° to the blank. The result: less line slapping on the blank as it travels towards the first guide during the cast, ultimately increasing performance.
S A-RB Spinning
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
Super Slow Oscillation 5
Slower spool oscillation reduces the speed the line travels up and down the spool on the cast. This results in less friction as the line leaves the spool, improving casting distance and accuracy. Shimano’s Standard Oscillation — up to 20 wraps per cycle — outperforms the industry standard. Shimano’s Slow Oscillation tops that with up to 40 wraps per cycle and exceeds almost any other reel on the market. Shimano now offers two Super Slow Oscillation systems: Super Slow 5 (55 wraps) and Super Slow 10 (105 wraps).
X-Ship Spinning
X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.
