Available in 8000, 10000 and 14000 sizes, Stella SW features a Hagane body which boasts a highly rigid metal construction. This means improved impact resistance and less body flex. At the heart of the reel, state of the art Hagane gears are cold forged for lasting durability and smoothness. Infinity Drive Technology offers an improved winding experience, optimizing winding torque by 26%. Silent Drive further improves smoothness by eliminating worm shaft and drive gear play. An all new Shimano Heatsink drag improves performance by transferring heat away from the spool, reducing spool surface temperature by up to 30% degrees. X Protect and X Shield ensure your investment is guarded from the harsh elements of a saltwater environment so you can fish with confidence. 2019 Stella SW is lighter, more powerful and more reliable than ever before. ※ 8000 Size models are for braided line use only.
Product Technologies :
- Hagane Gear
– Unlike hot forging, Shimano’s precision cold forging technology compresses metal at room temperatures and involves no cutting to forge a high-precision gear with micron accuracy, giving you excellent precision and strength - X-Ship
– X-Ship system gives you smooth reeling even under heavy loads. Shimano’s unique mechanism for robust gear engagement uses and enlarged drive gear, optimum positioning of the pinion and drive gears and two-point support of the pinion gears whose ends are supported by bearings - Hagane Body
– Made of highly rigid metals such as aluminium and magnesium. Weight has been greatly reduced while reel flexure, warp and distortion has been eliminated, allowing for smooth reeling with little power loss. - Infinity Drive
– Rotational resistance is reduced by 60% due to a complete redesigned Pinion Gear Support structure, improved drag clicker mechanism and a reduction of the reel’s total resistance. - Silent Drive
– To eliminate the slightest gaps, looseness and vibrations between components in the drive section, we’ve re-examined the overall design and related parts one by one. Improvements were made to the drive gear, worm shaft, worm shaft pin and gear, achieving comfort with quietness. Experience smooth rotational performance in a new dimension. - Heatsink Drag
– Heatsink Drag reduces reel temperature by moving the heat from the drag washer into the heatsink where it diffuses with the air. This will prevent a drop in drag performance due to prolonged usage. The risk of damaging PE lines is also reduced as the spool’s surface temperature is suppressed thereby preventing the PE line from losing its strength due to overheating. - X-Shield
– By placing sealing gaskets in 12 critical locations throughout the rigid aluminium body, we are able to create a water resistanct structure that can hold up against the toughest conditions and fish that Mother Nature has to offer. - X-Protect
– 6 times more resistant than Core Protect, X-Protect utilized a labyrinth (maze) structure and water-repellent treatment to prevent water from entering the inner areas of a reel. - X-Tough Drag
– Incorporating large diametre drag washers at the base of the spool provides greater drag stability. The result is smooth and consistent drag performance throughout the fight. The Coil Wave Spring features steady elasticity at any compression level, and little deformation under repeated compression. This result in precise drag adjustments throughout the curve, giving anglers more control at high pressure. - AR-C Spool
– Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, it has been determined that AR-C spool lip design produces longer casting distances than a standard lip spool, while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming. It also allows the line to flow off the spool in smaller loops during the cast, which means less slap on the strip per guide. This results in longer casts with less friction. - Rigid Support Drag
– Rigid support drag eliminates spool movement and wobble, even at light drag settings. The result is an incredibly smooth drag even at extremely light settings. - S-ARB
– Shielded Anti-Rust bearings are similar to A-RB, but feature additional shields for the ultimate protection. - One Piece Bail
– One piece bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. Its seamless design reduces friction and the chance of tangles or cut to the bail arm. - Saltwarer Ok.
