Cast further. Fish harder!
The
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Surf Leader Ultra 425BX Surfcasting Combo offers superb casting capabilities, specially built for chasing and fighting BIG, bad fish. It’s equipped with top-tier features such as X Ship, Rigid Cast, InfinityDrive, Spiral X, Hi-Power X and more. To sum it up, this combo will get you geared and ready for a fantastic angling experience!
The Reel
Touted as the top-tier surfcasting reel in the Ultegra family, the
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Long Cast Surf Reel is equipped with Rigid Cast for unparalleled long-range casting. This powerhouse reel is crafted with a lightweight CI4+ composite body and packed with cutting-edge features HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP and INFINITYDRIVE to ensure smooth, powerful rotation even under extreme pressure. Enjoy precise fish-playing control with the Hi-Speed drag now using cross carbon washers. Exceptional performance is guaranteed in all conditions, thanks to X-Protect technology.
The
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Long Cast Surf Reel will elevate your angling experience with unmatched features and design.
Hagane Gear
With amazing strength and durability, Hagane Gear is at the very heart of the Ultegra XR. Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and enjoyment that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication; instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano’s colf forging technology. The result is assured resilience. Hagane Gear is the result of Shimano’s endless pursuit of durability - this strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
X Ship
X Ship provides improved gear performance. Large diameter drive gear, optimally positioned pinion gear and drive gear and two points bearings supported pinion gear produce light reeling under load.
Infinity Drive
Infinity Drive is a new main shaft supporting structure that improves winding torque and allows for incredibly smooth and light rotation.
Rigid Cast
Optimally balanced design of rigidity and lightness. By minimizing deflection of the reel caused by large impacts during casting, the timing of release is stabilized. As a result, not only flying distance but also accuracy is improved.
SilentDrive
The basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation.
X Protect
For medium and small general-purpose spinning reels which require lighter spinning, Shimano focused on a non-contact structure that does not compromise the lightness of the spinning. In addition to conventional water-repellent treatment, a labyrinth structure that suppresses water penetration is combined to achieve high water-resistant performance despite the non-contact nature of the structure. It is used in the stopper bearing section and line roller section.
G Free Body
G Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel’s centre of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the centre of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, G Free Body helps reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
Parallel Body
Parallel Body is designed to improve dynamic line flow from the reel. On many reels, the spool is aligned slightly upwards towards the rod blank, but reels with Parallel Body have the spool located parallel to the blank.
AR-C Spool
The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
CI4+
CI4 is a resin material reinforced with carbon fibre that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material. The rigidity and durability have been greatly improved from original CI4 material while mantaining the lightness of the material, making it possible to reduce the size and weight of the reel.
Hi-Speed Drag
Hi-Speed Drag is the fastest drag function ever featured on a Shimano reel: a minimal turn on the drag knob will transition the drag settings from free-spool mode to fight mode.
Cross Carbon Drag
Cross Carbon Drag provides the smooth drag release and the durability.
SA-RB
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 the rotation of the bearing.
One-Piece Bail
One-Piece Bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.
The Rod
The
Shimano Surf Leader Ultra 425BX Surfcasting
Rod is the new flagship surf rod in the Shimano range.
With Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank technology, this is the ultimate
surf rod with unbelievable distance and casting abilities.
The Spiral X construction results in reduced torsion and
ovalisation, while the Hi-Power X construction results in reduced
blank twist and greater rod strength. Overall this creates a very
strong, stiff and lightweight rod blank with incredible casting
performance (both distance and accuracy). The Surf Leader Ultra
comes in a 425cm length and is finished with Fuji SiC low rider
guides.
Spiral X Construction
Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a blank made of
vertical fibers, an inner layer, and an outer layer both comprised
of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite
directions. By using this carbon tape in place of a conventional
horizontal fiber sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced torsional
rigidity without adding extra weight. This in turn facilitates
instant power transmission for precise casting and fighting fish.
Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano's Spiral X
construction enhances your "catching power."
Hi-Power X
In Hi-Power X construction, the blank's outermost layer is
diagonally wrapped with carbon tape, which forms an array of "X"
shapes. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of
the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish
species. The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps
during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength
and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction
delivers sharp and crisp rod control by the angler.
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Long Cast Surf Reel Features:
- X Ship
- Infinity Drive
- Rigid Cast
- SilentDrive
- X Protect
- G Free Body
- Parallel Body
- AR-C Spool
- CI4+
- Hi-Speed Drag
- Cross Carbon Drag
- SA-RB
- One-Piece Bail
Shimano Surf Leader Ultra 425BX Surfcasting Rod
Features:
- Spiral X Construction
- Hi-Power X blank technology
- Fuji SiC low rider guides
Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD Long Cast Surf Reel Specifications:
- Model: 14000 XTD
- Gear ratio: 4.3:1
- Drag: 20kg
- Weight: 535g
- Monoline capacity (mm/m): 0.35/550, 0.40/400, 0.45/300
- Retrieve per crank: 103cm
- Handle length: 90mm
- Bearings: 5 + 1
Shimano Surf Leader Ultra 425BX Surfcasting Rod
Specifications:
- Model: SFLUSFT425BX
- Pieces: 3
- Lure weight: 225 g
- Blank type: Spiral X & Hi Power X
- Length: 4.25m / 14ft
- Guide type: Fuji SiC low rider
- Action: Medium Fast
- Reel seat: Fuji
