91 ROD TECHNOLOGY
Carbon Monocoque
Among many rod parts, rear grip never have tiny roll in order to catch and transfer delicate and varied information from underwater in an accurate manner. Carbon Monocoque grip pursued unprecedented light weight through integrated design by carbon material and hollow structure. As a result, it increases sensibility and succeeds to offer excellent transfer of vibration.
Rod Materials
Shimano High Pressure Carbon is a process which creates stronger, more responsive blanks. Pressure is applied to the blank surface during curing (heating) which evenly distributes the resin through the carbon fibre matrix. The result is a much stronger, more consistent performance and improved response.
Shimano Low Resin Carbon uses less resin to hold the carbon fibres together. This results in lighter more responsive blanks. Low Resin Carbon is usually used on lightweight rods where balance and action are very important.
XT CARBON XT Carbon is used throughout the Shimano rod range. The number following the XT (XT100), denotes the quality of carbon fibre used. The higher the number, the stronger the carbon. Where different types of carbon are combined to create the required action both numbers will be shown (XT60/40).
Rod Components Fossil Wood is used on some Shimano reel seats. Created by compressing organic raw materials into a carbon like state using over 1000 degrees of heat, the resultant material is much stronger than wood and each component is both unique and resistant to moisture
The unique SDR construction process eliminates any spine forming during manufacture, meaning the blank action remains uniform, regardless of which way the rod is bent.
Steady Cast is a production process which produces a spineless blank construction that eliminates sideward vibrations during the cast. This results in less friction and better casting performance.
Twist-Control is an anti-twist blank construction process which is a big benefit when fighting huge fish with big game rods. Adding Biofibre reinforces the carbon fibres in all directions. This gives outstanding strength, shock resistance, lightness and power.
Muscle Loop is formed using a spiral carbon tape wrapped on the outside of the blank which improves the strength of the rod blank and prevents the blank from distorting under pressure. GeoFibre is a naturally derived component that provides rigidity and high tensile strength when added to rods in the lower to mid-price rod band. S.A.S. is a system to optimise blank action. During the production process the spine of the blank is marked. When assembling the parts according to the marks a constant action is achieved.