Shimano Ultegra XR 14000 XTD
The ULTEGRA XR proudly assumes its position atop the immensely popular ULTEGRA Big Pit/Surfcasting family. A revolution in long-range casting, this latest addition to SHIMANO’s line-up is not merely a long range casting reel; it’s an experience of precision and quality.
The ‘next in line’ successor of the ULTEGRA Ci4+ XTC, the stunning new ULTEGRA XR is equipped with cutting-edge technology including RIGID CAST and reaffirms Shimano's commitment to delivering top-tier performance for carp and surf anglers who crave long-range casting supremacy.
Crafted with precision and strength, this astonishingly lightweight 14000-sized reel boasts an array of groundbreaking features specifically engineered to maximize rod speed during long-range casting, while ensuring smoothness under intense winding loads.
The Ultegra XR sits proudly at the top of Shimano’s most popular Ultegra Big Pit/Surfcasting reel family. Packed with the latest long range casting technology including Rigid Cast, this insanely lightweight 14000 sized reel has been specifically designed to maximise rod speed when long range casting, whilst retaining smoothness under high winding loads.
With an upper mid-range price tag you get a lot of reel for your money with the Ultegra XR and one look at the specification tells you this is a serious long distance reel. With understated colours, a large spool, neat compact body made of Ci4+ composite, plus some of Shimano’s top long range casting technology, you’ll certainly not be short of features if you choose the Ultegra XR. In use you’ll appreciate the low weight, especially when pushing your casting range to the limit. The lightness enables you to generate faster rod speeds, which combined with other long range technology including Rigid Cast, leads to consistently longer casts.
Inside the lightweight CI4+ G FREE body is a combination of HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, INFINITY DRIVE and SILENT DRIVE which work together to produce smooth, powerful rotation, even under extreme pressure and heavy loads. Long range casting is enhanced with some of Shimano’s leading technology including Super Slow 5 Oscillation, Parallel Body and Rigid Cast which combine to generate increased distance and supreme accuracy. For all-weather protection X-Protect technology prevents water from getting into the moving parts of the reel, ensuring your reel maintains its performance in all conditions. The Ultegra XR is also fitted with a Hi-Speed drag which can be locked and loosened with minimal rotation of the adjustment knob for precise fish-playing control at all times.
- Re-imagined ‘next in line’ version of SHIMANO’s ULTEGRA Big Pit/Surfcasting reel family
- HAGANE Gearing plus INFINITY DRIVE, SILENT DRIVE, CI4+ Body and Rotor, and RIGID CAST
- Designed to maximise the long range casting potential of carp anglers
Designed for distance
Unveiling the specifications of the ULTEGRA XR reveals a serious long-distance casting contender. Boasting a large 14000 spool with Super Slow 5 Oscillation, a lightweight compact Ci4+ body and rotor, and SHIMANO’s top-tier long-range casting technology, the ULTEGRA XR is an embodiment of unparalleled features. The addition of RIGID CAST takes casting performance to unprecedented heights by minimising spool deflection under extreme casting force.
Performance improvements you can feel
The ULTEGRA XR is not just a long range reel; it's a turbocharged long-range casting thoroughbred. Weighing in at a mere 535g, it is 10% lighter than the immensely popular standard ULTEGRA, allowing for maximised rod speeds during extreme-distance casts. With the formidable combination of HAGANE Gearing, X-SHIP, INFINITY DRIVE, and SILENT DRIVE, you’ll also experience powerful, ultra-smooth winding that maintains control at all times, even when playing the hardest fighting fish.
What's it like inside?
The ULTEGRA XR boasts an ultra-light, super-rigid Ci4+ body and rotor, enhanced with some of SHIMANO’s finest long range casting technologies. Built around the totally reliable HAGANE Gear and X-SHIP combination, this sleek new model also contains technological developments that are unique and exclusive to SHIMANO’s leading reels.
Additional features, which contribute to maximum casting performance include PARALLEL BODY, SUPER SLOW 5 OSCILLATION and AR-C SPOOL (with spool reducers). Fish-playing performance is also further enhanced with a fast-action HI-SPEED DRAG.
