Shimano Instage

Features

CARBON MONOCOQUE that changed the standard of sensitivity by combining light weight, high sensitivity, and high response at a high level. The edge type adopted for INSTAGE is a perfect circle shaped evolutionary design with an edge. Promotes finger hooking when gripping and contributes to improve holding power. Also brings improvement in casting accuracy and flying distance.

X GUIDE 3D titanium.(except B63H)

The guide frame is made of strong and lightweight titanium material, formed by SHIMANO's unique cold forging technology. Trouble-free performance with suppressed thread tangling reduces stress on PE line operation in strong winds and headwinds, and the compact design brings the line and blanks closer together to support the transmission of bites and natural bending. Equipped on 6 items in INSTAGE except B63H.

Titanium frame/SiC ring

Double-wrapped specification

All double-foot guide emphasizing strength & rigidity (B63H)

Perfection Seat XT

Slim and lightweight bump-less seat for sustained performance.
For the spinning model, a lightweight and high-sensitivity reel seat called "Perfection Seat XT" is adopted to enhance its hold. The grip has no steps and tightens securely just by lightly gripping it, and the high vibration transmission rate unique to the carbon reinforced material CI4+ enables linear transmission of the underwater situation. Moreover, the slim and easy-to-grip shape reduces the angler's burden, allowing them to sustain their concentration and jig operation accuracy for a longer period of time.

 

Technology

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.

X Guide
Shimano original guide [X Guide] that brings out the original rod performance.
The X Guide was born from the perspective of a rod manufacturer to fully bring out the potential of blanks. Shimano's original high-performance guide that combines lightness, trouble-free casting, and casting performance at 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 created a new history of high-sensitivity rods with the innovative idea of making the rear grip a hollow structure by integrally molding carbon. It has achieved unprecedented information transmission power and has 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 This allows the rod to bend in the angler's intended direction, allowing the blank to perform to its full potential.

Ci4+
Ci4+ is a further evolution of Shimano's proprietary C14 material reinforced with carbon fiber. Its features are that it is lighter and has higher strength than conventional resins.

Specification