Shimano Ultegra XR 14000-XTD Reel

The Ultegra XR XSD/XTD sits proudly at the top of Shimano’s most popular Ultegra Big Pit/Surfcasting reel family. Packed with the latest long range casting technology including Rigid Cast, this insanely lightweight 14000 sized reel has been specifically designed to maximise rod speed when long range casting, whilst retaining smoothness under high winding loads.

The Ultegra XR XSD/XTD reel is the ideal choice for surfcasting anglers seeking impressive long-distance casts. With its upper mid-range price tag, it offers excellent value for money. Designed with understated colors, a large spool, and a compact body made of Ci4+ composite, this reel embodies durability and functionality. Shimano's top long-range casting technology, combined with features like Rigid Cast, ensures consistent and remarkable casting distances. Its lightweight design allows for faster rod speeds, enabling surfcasters to push their limits and reach distant feeding grounds with ease. The Ultegra XR reel is the perfect companion for surfcasting enthusiasts, delivering exceptional performance and reliability.
The Ultegra XR reel is specifically designed to cater to the needs of surfcasting anglers, providing them with a range of benefits for their fishing experience. Encased within the lightweight CI4+ body, this reel incorporates a combination of advanced technologies such as HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, INFINITY DRIVE, and SILENT DRIVE. These features work harmoniously to deliver smooth and powerful rotation, even when faced with extreme pressure and heavy loads.

When it comes to long-range casting, the Ultegra XR excels with Shimano's leading-edge technology. The inclusion of Super Slow 5 Oscillation, Parallel Body, and Rigid Cast contributes to increased casting distance and superior accuracy. These enhancements allow surfcasting anglers to reach those distant hotspots with ease and achieve precise targeting.

Furthermore, the Ultegra XR is equipped with X-Protect technology, ensuring all-weather protection for the reel. This innovative feature prevents water from infiltrating the reel's moving parts, guaranteeing optimal performance regardless of the conditions faced on the surfcasting journey.

To provide precise control during fish-playing, the Ultegra XR is fitted with a Hi-Speed drag. Anglers can effortlessly lock or loosen the drag with minimal rotation of the adjustment knob, allowing for accurate adjustments and control at all times.

In summary, the Ultegra XR XSD/XTD reel offers surfcasting anglers a multitude of advantages. From its durable construction and smooth rotation to its long-range casting capabilities, all-weather protection, and precise fish-playing control, this reel is a reliable and high-performing companion for surfcasting adventures.

HAGANE

• HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.

HAGANE GEAR

• The HAGANE Drive Gear is produced by Shimano’s coldforging technology, without the need for additional machining. This delivers a longlasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel. Traditional diecast, machined gears are less durable under heavy loads.

X SHIP

• 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 increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

INFINITYDRIVE

• INFINITYDRIVE technology is an advanced structure that produces lower friction and lighter winding. Pinion gear is supported by the spool shaft instead of the pinion gear bearing on the spool side. Rotational resistance of the gear section has been reduced without compromising gear strength.

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.

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.

X PROTECT

• For medium and small general-purpose spinning reels, which require lighter spinning, we 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.

PARELLEL BODY

• PARELLEL 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 PARELLEL BODY have the spool located parallel to the blank. The result: less line slapping on the blank as it travels towards the first guide during the cast, ultimately increasing performance.

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 fiber 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 maintaining 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

• The 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 BAILallows 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.