All new BB-X Special Landing Pole which coordinates the signature BB-X Special design concept have been added to the Shimano Tamano Pattern series. Light & Stiff blanks with a spiral X-core increase tension and provide excellent operating experience during acquisition. The anti-lock joint means the sections do not get stuck and can be used with confidence even when pulling up large fish and making quick transfers with a strong angle close to vertical. In addition, while conventional ball handles were difficult to extend out and use in low fishing rocks due to the overlap of joints. the anti-lock joint model can always use full-length, so the effective length is extended by up to 17.2%
Key Features
STRONG POINT
It extends out instantly with a sense of non-resistance. Unprecedented high-speed finishing.
Anti-lock joint
The anti-lock joint born from a new idea realizes a new dimension of high-speed finish by synergistic effect with the air assist bottom plug. The internodes do not stick together even when you swing hard or when you pull up a large object, so you can concentrate on pulling the sections in without worrying about it stuck. In addition, since friction between nodes is reduced during extension, the loss of swing speed is reduced. We achieved a 20% improvement in extension speed compared to models without anti-lock joints and air-assisted butt caps
Anti-lock joints are special mechanisms that prevent excessive seams, which are the cause of sticking.
Verification 1: Comparison of drawing speed
*Our comparative test data
Verification 2: Effective length comparison
*Our comparative test data
Verification 3: Comparison of collection speed
(vertically extended, extended to empty)
*Our comparative test data
Features
Spiral X Core
A next-generation basic structure that has evolved by using high-strength materials.
Using Shimano's unique design and manufacturing methods, we thoroughly pursue further increased strength in all directions, including bending, screwing, and crushing. Shimano's original basic structure Spiral X, which enhances rod performance from the core, uses carbon tape made of high-strength resin realized by nanoalloy ® technology. We have achieved even higher strength with selected materials. Compared to general structures, it achieves 1.4 times the screw strength and 2.5 times the crushing strength (compared to our company). Furthermore, compared to Spiral X, we achieved a 10% increase in screw strength and a 15% increase in crushing strength (compared to our company).
* Nanoalloy ® is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Ltd.
Anti-lock joint
The anti-lock joint is a special mechanism that prevents excessive seams, which are the cause of sticking, and has a structure in which the rear end of the middle rod stops at the stopper in front of the ball mouth.
G Cross Protector
The seams of the knots are the part where the burden is concentrated the most during the exchange. The G-Cross protector significantly reduces the risk of breakage and gives the ball mouth a fearless look.
Matte Rubber Coating
Non-slip even with wet hands and wear-resistant matte rubber coating. Even if you put it on the side, it does not slip easily and supports a stable intake.
Air-assisted
The stainless steel air-assisted enables speedy and smooth swinging.
Screw plug structure
All sections can be disassembled, and the mouth plug screw structure is used for improved maintenance.
LINEUP
550
Japan Easy to use on many rocks across the country, the Tournament Special 550 with lightweight and taut blanks ensure accurate and quick tamo insertion.
650
Even from a high fishing seat, it is reliably caught with a quick swing. The storage from the tamo container is also lightweight and the tense blanks live on the Versatile 650.
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