Shimano Twin Power XD FB

Low Weight, High Sensitivity and Serious Power

The Shimano Twin Power XD FB is the powerhouse of the Magnumlite reel series, built for maximum robustness and longevity. It is designed to handle the harshest conditions in salt water and to fish large lures in fresh water. Despite being remarkably light, it delivers serious power and is ideally suited to hard-fighting fish. The latest technologies give it an exceptionally smooth performance when casting and retrieving. If you spend a lot of time in salt water or target large, powerful freshwater predators with big lures, this fixed spool reel will not disappoint.

HAGANE Technology Meets the INFINITY Series

The outstanding performance of the Shimano Twin Power XD FB is built on the latest HAGANE technology - HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Micro Module II and Silent Drive - combined with 3 exclusive INFINITY technologies: INFINITYLOOP, INFINITYXROSS and INFINITY DRIVE. Together, they deliver precise, sensitive lure presentation alongside full control and substantial power during the fight. Whether you're working a lure through a difficult tidal current or keeping a strong fish away from reef structure, the reel responds with confidence. The finely meshed gearing ensures an extremely smooth retrieve, and when the fight is on, the Duracross Drag brake system gives you complete confidence. For casting, the Long Stroke AR-C Spool and the Anti-Twist Fin combine to provide precise line management and outstanding casting performance with exceptional distances - getting your lure out to fish holding well away from the bank or boat. X-Protect keeps that performance intact by providing reliable protection against salt water and particles. In the Twin Power XD FB, the line roller uses the latest generation of X-Protect, which - in addition to the water-repellent grease treatment and labyrinth structure - employs centrifugal force to keep water away from the internals, ensuring the heavily loaded line roller stays consistently reliable and quiet over the long term.

Stability and Low Weight in One Housing Design

The Shimano Twin Power XD FB features a rotor made from Ci4+ - a carbon-fibre-reinforced resin composite that is extremely hard, allowing thinner wall sections without any loss of rigidity. This reduces rotor start-up resistance and enables particularly precise lure presentation, especially with stop-and-go retrieve styles. The material also transmits vibrations exceptionally well, giving you excellent feedback through the reel itself. The body combines Ci4+ and aluminium: the housing around the gearing uses Ci4+ for a torsion-resistant, solid shield, while the aluminium reel foot absorbs the enormous forces generated during hard-fighting fish.

The Performance Edge: INFINITY Technologies and Beyond

Five flagship technologies drawn from Shimano's high-end reels give the Shimano Twin Power XD FB its performance edge and extra power. INFINITYXROSS is a gear design that doubles the durability of the drivetrain compared to previous technologies, delivering - together with INFINITY DRIVE - a smooth yet formidable retrieve regardless of the size or strength of the fish. INFINITYLOOP ensures an extremely even line lay, which benefits not only casting distance but also drag performance: a neatly wound line pulls from the spool more freely than a poorly laid one - a factor that can prevent line breakage at the limit with big fish. During the fight, the DURACROSS brake system takes over. Its drag washers are made from an innovative material that is up to 10x more abrasion-resistant than conventional washers, making it exceptionally long-lasting - well matched to the maximum loads that hard-fighting sea fish place on a drag. Finally, the ANTI-TWIST FIN ensures the line is always wound on under tension and reduces line twist. All of these technologies together make the Shimano Twin Power XD FB a top fixed spool reel for sea anglers and specimen hunters targeting large freshwater fish.

Key Facts:

• Fixed spool reel
• Various models available
• Designed specifically for inshore sea fishing from the bank and boat
• Also highly capable with large lures in fresh water
• Premium Shimano technologies
• HAGANE Concept
• HAGANE Body
• HAGANE Gear
• X-Ship
• Micro Module II
• Silent Drive
• INFINITYLOOP
• INFINITYXROSS
• INFINITY DRIVE
• DURACROSS
• MGL Rotor
• Anti Twist Fin
• G Free Body
• AR-C Spool
• Long Stroke Spool
• Ci4+ Material
• Rigid Support Drag
• 10+1 S A-RB ball bearings
• One-Piece Bail