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SPEEDMASTER MATCH
NEXAVE MATCH
The Speedmaster Float range offers superb performance combined with outstanding looks. The sleek XT100 blanks are lightweight, beautifully balanced and oozing with fi nesse in the tip section. Available in five options, there are two 13’ models, a 14’ model, and two 15’ rods, including a specimen model. The 13’ comes in standard and fast actions. The standard version has a smoother playing action more suited to light line silver fi sh methods, whilst the fast action version offers increased casting performance making it ideal for fi shing at longer distances or with bigger floats. You won’t be surprised to hear that the 15’ specimen model is designed for larger fi sh and makes an outstanding river rod for chub. All Speedmaster models feature Shimano TiLite guides, a top of the range Fuji IPC reel seat, and a handle made of our exclusive Power Cork which also includes the reel seat hood for a more elegant look. Whichever model you choose you can be sure that when it comes to action Speedmaster delivers consistant and exceptional performance.
You can’t miss the slim electric blue butt section of the Nexave. It’s a distinctive look that splits anglers most love it, but even we admit some don’t. That said, you can’t deny that the Nexave action of the four models takes some beating. Standard and fast action 13’ models cover most UK situations, but for anglers fi shing further out the 14’ fast action certainly delivers, especially when fi shing large wagglers on stillwaters or stickfloats on rivers. For specialist river anglers the 15’ offers excellent float control and fi sh-playing power.
TECHNICAL DATA SPEEDMASTER MATCH Model
Length Transport Weight Guides Sections
C.W.
SMAX39
13ft
134cm
189g
16
3
15g
SMAX39F
13ft
134cm
197g
16
3
20g
SMAX42F
14ft
144cm
206g
17
3
20g
SMAX45F
15ft
154cm
233g
16
3
20g
SMAX45SPC
15ft
154cm
242g
16
3
30g
Coding Denotes: F = Fast Action · SPC = Specimen/Power SHADOW
XT100 XT1
NEXAVE MATCH Model
Length Transport Weight Guides Sections
C.W.
NEXBX39
13ft
135cm
230g
16
3
15g
NEXBX39F
13ft
135cm
235g
16
3
20g
NEXBX42F
14ft
145cm
264g
17
3
20g
NEXBX45SPC
15ft
154cm
272g
16
3
30g
Coding Denotes: F = Fast Action · SPC = Specimen/Power
XT40/60 XT4
Titanium is a material with a big reputation for strength combined with minimal weight which is why it is used to make the Shimano Ti-Lite guides fitted to the Speedmaster Match. Ti-Lite Guides reduce overall weight and improve fish-playing action and casting performance.