The newShimano Ultegra XR XTD proudly sits at the top ofShimano's most popularUltegra Big Pit/Surfcasting reel family. Featuring the latest long distance casting technologies, including Rigid Cast, this incredibly lightweight 14000 size reel has been specifically designed to maximize rod speed when casting long distance, whilst maintaining smoothness even with heavy loads. high recovery. With a mid-high range price and the list of features contained in the reel theUltegra XR is a true long distance casting machine, and with extreme power in the recovery phase. With subdued colors, a large spool, a compact,Ci4+ composite body, plus some ofShimano's best long-distance casting technology, you won't be short on features if you choose theUltegra Ci4+. In use, the reduced weight is appreciated, especially when the casting range is pushed to the limit. The light weight allows you to generate higher rod speeds, which combined with other long distance technologies, includingRigid Cast, lead to increasingly longer casts. Inside the lightweightCI4+ G FREE body is a combination ofHAGANE,X-SHIP,INFINITY DRIVE andSILENT DRIVE gears that work together to produce smooth, powerful rotation, even under extreme pressure and heavy loads. Long-distance casting is enhanced by some of Shimano's leading technologies, includingSuper Slow 5 Oscillation,Parallel Body andRigid Cast, which combine to generate greater distance and supreme precision.X-Protect technology prevents water from entering the moving parts of the reel ensuring your reel maintains its performance in all conditions. TheUltegra XR also features aHi-Speed ​​drag that can be locked and loosened with a minimal twist of the adjustment knob, for precise combat control at all times.