Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XG Spinning Reel

Description

The Shimano Spheros SW A 5000 XG is a spinning reel built for saltwater use, sitting below Shimano's flagship Stella and Twin Power models. It suits inshore work and occasional more demanding offshore trips, and the larger sizes are a practical choice for travelling or holidaying anglers who want their own tropical set-up. For continuous extreme fishing — large tuna, GT, grouper or sharks — Shimano notes that the higher-cost models will give better service. The drag does not quite match the more expensive reels in the range, and there are fewer ball bearings placed around the construction. The reel centres on an aluminium HAGANE Body, giving a stiff, impact-resistant housing that resists flexing under load. The HAGANE Gear and X-SHIP combination is enhanced with InfinityDrive to deliver torque and cranking power, and X-Protect (IPX8) water protection keeps water out of the important moving parts. - Hagane Gear — produced by Shimano's cold-forging technology without the need for additional machining, delivering long-lasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel; traditional die-cast, machined gears are less durable under heavy loads. - X-Ship — a combination of features that work together to create much greater efficiency; by positioning the pinion gear close to the centre line of the large diameter drive gear, more power is transferred from the handle to the rotor, and the pinion gear is supported by two Shimano ARB roller bearings for more stability. - Hagane Body — produced from high-rigidity aluminium or magnesium, creating stiffness and impact resistance while eliminating flexing of the body, resulting in a rock-solid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel. - X-Protect — a contact type triple-lip structure introduced to the roller clutch, the pivotal point concerning water resistance; the first lip prevents water entering through the space between the rotor and the body, and special grease between the second and third lip where it contacts the rotor collar at the upper part of the roller clutch resists water entry while minimising friction resistance, achieving exceptional water resistance against crashing waves and spray without jeopardising smooth rotation. - DynaBalance — reduces wobble during the retrieve by counter-balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness; computer balancing allows Shimano to redistribute the rotor weight to eliminate vibrations.