SHIMANO 21 Sephia X Tune Tip Eging S68L-S

What I asked for was "true lightness" that could be kept sharp. It is even easier to use by thoroughly raising the basic performance.

Xtune is a thorough refinement of the basic performance required for tip-eging rods. Pursuing not only the lightness of its own weight, but also the "true lightness" that feels light when used. Light, thin, sharp, and adds the "stickiness" unique to Xtune. It gives a sense of stability even with a powerful shakuri, and brings a sense of security even when fighting with big players.
Basic structure Spiral X core realizes light and strong blanks. The carbon monocoque grip has high vibration transmission due to its hollow, lightweight and rigid structure, and all information in the water can be heard in the hand. The X guide is lightweight and greatly suppresses line troubles and air resistance. And the tip part adopts Tough Tech ∞, which is not only easy to handle but also has eye sensitivity to catch fine atari. Please experience the finish that is particular about it for yourself.

S68L-S : 

Active in shallow areas and scenes where the tide is loose. She excels at sensing the slightest sway and poor quality Atari on the tip. Reference water depth 5 to 30m + α.

■ Spiral X Core
■ High Power X
■ Nano Alloy® Technology
■ High-strength material "Torayca® T1100G"
■ Carbon Monocoque Grip
■ Perfection Seat XT
■ Tough Tech ∞ (Detachable)
■ X Guide (3D Titanium Top + 3D Titanium + Aero Titanium)
■ Titanium frame + torzite ring (middle)
■ Grip joint
■ Unequal length parallel design (3-piece design)
* Nanoalloy® and Treka® are registered trademarks of Toray Industries, Inc.

Spiral X Core :

Next-generation basic structure that has evolved through the adoption of high-strength materials.

Shimano's original design and manufacturing method thoroughly pursues even higher strength in all directions such as bending, twisting, and crushing. Shimano's original basic structure Spiral X, which enhances rod performance from the ground up, uses carbon tape using high-strength resin realized by Nano Alloy® technology. Achieves even higher strength with selected materials. Achieves twist strength 1.4 times and crush strength 2.5 times compared to general structures (compared to our company). Furthermore, compared to Spiral X, we have achieved a 10% increase in twist strength and a 15% increase in crush strength (compared to our company).

* Nano Alloy® is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc.

X Guide :

Shimano original guide [X guide] that brings out the original rod performance.

Born from the perspective of a rod maker, the X Guide was created to fully unlock the potential of blanks. Shimano original high-performance guide that combines lightness, trouble-freeness, and cast performance to a high level.

Carbon Monocoque Grip :

Lightness and high sensitivity created by the hollow structure that changed the standard of sensitivity.

A carbon monocoque grip that has created a new history of high-sensitivity rods with the innovative idea of making the rear grip a hollow structure by integrally molding carbon. We have acquired unprecedented information transmission power, and have achieved unprecedented lightness and sensitivity.

High Power X :

Reinforced structure that further suppresses twisting that occurs during casting and fighting. The feature is that the carbon tape is tightened in an X shape from the outermost layer of Spiral X or the carbon sheet vertical and horizontal crossing structure. As a result, the bending of the rod keeps the direction intended by the angler, and the original performance of the blanks is fully exhibited.

Tough Tech ∞ (Infinity) :

The newly developed Tough Tech ∞ achieves 3 times the entanglement strength and 5 times the entanglement amount compared to general solids (compared to our company). A high-strength solid tip that surpasses the strong tough tech α.

CI4 + :

CI4 + is a further evolution of Shimano's original material CI4 reinforced with carbon fiber. The feature is that it is lighter and has higher strength than conventional resins.