The Expride series was meticulously tested by touring pros and tackle junkies across the United States for two full seasons. This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X, CI4+ reel seat and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique-specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles.
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.
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.
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SKU |
FOREGRIP LENGTH (IN) |
REARGRIP LENGTH (IN) |
TOTAL LENGTH |
ACTION |
POWER |
PIECES |
LURE WEIGHT (OZ) |
MONO LINE (LB) |
MONO LINE (LB) |
GRIP MATERIAL |
GUIDE TYPE |
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| EX172MHA | 1.2 | 10.2 | 7'2" | Moderate Fast | Medium Heavy | 1 | 3/8-1 | 10-20 | 10-20 | AA Cork & EVA | Fuji SiC |