Shimano Expride Spinning Rods

Command tournament-winning performance with the next generation of Shimano Expride casting and spinning rods. Built upon a strong legacy with a backbone fortified by Shimano Hi-Power X technology, Shimano engineers expanded the Expride lineup with additional models and enhanced performance by adding a Carbon Monocoque handle. This innovative and lightweight hollow carbon handle increases vibration transfer through the rod and into an angler's hand for up to 30% more sensitivity for superior bite transmission. Extremely lightweight with excellent balance, the new Expride rods feature CI4+ reel seats and don Fuji SiC guides for premium angling performance. Shimano's Hi-Power X blank technology enables rod engineers to fine-tune rod actions with models specifically designed for versatility, power fishing, or throwing large swimbaits while also providing anglers with enhanced casting distance and accuracy. The next chapter of Expride's legendary and tournament-winning lineage is here.

Fuji SiC Guides
Cork Handle Material

CI4+ Reel Seat

CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material and is 2.5x more rigid than its predecessor. The use of CI4+ for the reel seat increases sensitivity and reduces weight while also delivering remarkable rigidity for perfect reel fixation and better rod efficiency.

Carbon Monocoque Grip

Carbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-molded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an angler’s hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilizes a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.

Hi-Power X

Hi-Power X construction uses diagonally-wrapped carbon tape to form an array of "X" shapes on the rod blank's outermost layer. The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. This manufacturing process allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control for the angler.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER	LENGTH	GUIDE TYPE	PIECES	FOREGRIP LENGTH	POWER	BLANK MATERIAL	LURE RATING	GRIP MATERIAL	ACTION
EXS610MLB	6’10”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium Light	Hi-Power X	1/8-7/16	Carbon Monocoque	Fast
EXS70LB	7’0”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Light	Hi-Power X	3/32-3/8	Carbon Monocoque	Fast
EXS68MB	6’8”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium	Hi-Power X	3/16-1/2	Carbon Monocoque	Extra Fast
EXS72MLB	7’2”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium Light	Hi-Power X	1/8-7/16	Carbon Monocoque	Fast
EXS72MHB	7’2”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium Heavy	Hi-Power X	1/4-3/4	Carbon Monocoque	Fast
EXS70MB	7’0”	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium	Hi-Power X	3/16-1/2	Carbon Monocoque	Fast
EXS610MHSB	6'10"	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium Heavy	Hi-Power X	3/16-1/2	Carbon Monocoque	Extra Fast
EXS76MLPB	7'6"	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium Light +	Hi-Power X	1/8-1/2	Carbon Monocoque	Extra Fast
EXS610MSB	6'10"	Fuji SiC	1	1.7	Medium	Hi-Power X	1/8-7/16	Carbon Monocoque	Extra Fast