Whitey says: Shimano’s Tiagra Hyper game rods have those desired custom features and performance, but at an off the rack price. The new X5 blanks these rods are built on have a reduced diameter, but higher torsional twist resistance and greater resistance to overloading. The Hyper series also features the strongest, lightest game fishing componentry available; Rollers are Aftco, with oversized tips, while the sword rod makes use of braid-friendly Fuji SiC fixed guides and tip. Butt configurations utilise Pac Bay Channel Lock Seats and custom detachable carbon butt and the Foregrips are Winn polymer that provide the custom build look and function, but without the price.
SIZE / MODEL |
LENGTH |
PIECES |
ROD RATING |
BUTT TYPE |
ROD TYPE |
15kg SU |
1.75m |
1 |
15-24kg |
Straight /Carbon |
OH |
24-37kg STRB |
1.70m |
2 (Butt Joint) |
24-37kg |
Bent /Carbon |
OH |
37kg BB |
1.63m |
2 (Butt Joint) |
37kg |
Bent /Carbon |
OH |
SWORD |
1.68m |
2 (Butt Joint) |
65-100lb |
Bent /Carbon |
OH |