Shimano Twin Power FD Spinning Reels

TwinPower has been reloaded with excellence in mind. Now in two smaller sizes for a greater range of applications, the new TwinPower FD is all about smoothness and durability while building upon the same best-in-class features that made its predecessor incredibly tough: X-Protect water repellent system, HAGANE Gear, Titanium Coated Spool Ring and X-Ship. Twin Power FD now features MicroModule Gear II for incredible smoothness that lasts longer than previous MicroModule gears. A total redesign of the mechanical parts to micro-tolerance levels allow SilentDrive technology to eliminate noise and vibration throughout the reel.

Features:

• HAGANE Body
• G-Free Body
• MicroModule Gear II
• X-Ship
• X-Protect
• Metal Rotor
• SilentDrive
• Propulsion Line Management System
• CI4+ Side Plate
• Rigid Support Drag
• S A-RB
• Long Stroke Spool
• Aero Wrap II
• One-Piece Bail (Titanium)
• Cross Carbon Drag (C5000XG)
• Waterproof Drag
• Titanium Coated Spool Ring/Surface

Technologies:

• The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
• Shimano's exclusive manufacturing technology further advances MicroModule Gear II with a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The surfaces of the drive gear and pinion gear have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in Shimano’s pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reducing sound.
• 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.
• The Long Stroke Spool has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. This ultimately produces a smoother line lay during retrieval and translates into increased casting distance for anglers.
• 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.
• This two-speed oscillation system layers the line onto the spool in a precise crisscross pattern that reduces line-to-line friction for longer casts. Reels with Aero Wrap II technology utilize a patented worm gear design to move the spool upward quickly and downward slowly to wind the line in a precise pattern, reducing friction and giving anglers smoother and longer casting ability.