SHIMANO Spinning Reel 22 Stella 2500S

INFINITY EVOLUTION
Infinity Cross is a highly durable gear design made possible by advances in the design and manufacturing technology of the gear teeth.
Infinity Loop winds the line more tightly and neatly onto the spool, reducing resistance when releasing.
Infinity Drive is a special structure that allows you to wind the line smoothly even under high load.
STELLA, which has continued to challenge the pinnacle of spinning reels, has reached even greater heights by wearing three infinity (infinity).
We pursue functionality down to the smallest details, such as anti-twist fins that reduce line trouble around the spool and Duracross, which maintains smooth drag performance due to its excellent abrasion resistance. The pride of the highest peak shines brightly in the hands of anglers.

■Features

・HAGANE
Shimano's design philosophy is to use metal processing technology to create products that can truly be used.
Robustness that allows you to continue using it with confidence even in harsh conditions. Sophisticated winding feel and reliable operability that stimulate the senses. And the winding power is beyond imagination.

・HAGANE Gear
A block of metal is pressed under high pressure and finished with micron-level precision without cutting.

The unique technology known as precision cold forging creates hard, resilient gears, enabling a smooth winding experience.

・Infinity Cross
Advancements in the design and manufacturing technology of the gear teeth have improved the contact area between the drive gear and pinion gear.

As a result, we have succeeded in distributing the load on the gear teeth over a wider range.

This prevents damage from being concentrated and has improved durability by approximately twice as much compared to conventional designs.

*Based on our standard gear durability test

・Infinity Drive
The Infinity Drive structure is an evolution of the conventional X-SHIP structure that achieved light winding.

The main shaft, which was previously supported by the pinion gear, is supported by a special low-friction bush, significantly reducing sliding resistance,

and the main shaft itself is given a special surface treatment to reduce rotational torque.

It has evolved into a reel that can actively wind even under high load.

・DURA Cross
Overwhelming abrasion resistance, smooth and reliable drag performance.
New drag washer made of new material.
New fibers are woven perpendicular to the fiber direction that makes up the conventional drag washer to strengthen the material.
We have succeeded in increasing abrasion resistance by more than 10 times while maintaining smooth drag performance.
*Based on our comparative test

・Silent Drive
The basic design of the entire body and each drive-related part have been reviewed one by one, and minute rattles, gaps, and vibrations between parts have been thoroughly eliminated down to the smallest detail.
Improvements have been made to a wide range of areas, including the drive gear, worm shaft, worm shaft pin, and worm shaft gear.
We have achieved a new dimension of smooth rotation performance and a quiet winding feel.

・Anti-Twist Fin
A line trouble suppression structure for more comfortable fishing.
An elastic fin is installed close to the line roller.
By suppressing line slack, it reduces the phenomenon of the line falling off the bottom of the spool and the line being wound around the spool while twisted.

・X Protect
Shimano's ironclad waterproof structure.

[Small and medium-sized general-purpose reels]
For small and medium-sized general-purpose spinning reels that require lighter rotation, we have focused on a non-contact structure so as not to impair the lightness of rotation.
In addition to the conventional water-repellent treatment, we have combined a labyrinth structure that prevents water from entering, achieving high waterproof performance while being non-contact.
Used in the stopper bearing and line roller parts.

[Large reels for saltwater]
For large spinning reels that require higher waterproof performance, we have adopted a contact-type waterproof structure.
By physically blocking the intrusion path of seawater with a low-sliding type seal material, we have achieved high waterproof performance while suppressing rotational resistance.
Used in the stopper bearing and line roller parts, and the stopper bearing part in particular achieves the equivalent of the waterproof standard IPX8.

・G Free Body
The sliding functional parts that move the spool back and forth are placed on the top of the reel body, successfully moving the center of gravity of the entire reel closer to the hand.
This improves the sense of unity with the rod, reduces fatigue during casting, and improves rod operability.

・AR-C spool
A spool with a special spool ring shape.

This creates a line streamlining effect, suppressing line trouble and achieving long-distance casting performance.

・Long stroke spool
By increasing the width of the spool winding section, the amount of line loss in the latter half of the cast can be reduced,
contributing to improved casting feeling and distance.

・Rigid support drag
By supporting the spool at two points, the main shaft and the bearings inside the spool, it suppresses spool wobble and provides stable and smooth drag performance.

・S A-RB
By applying a special rust-proofing treatment to the bearing itself, its durability against rust is greatly improved.

The S A-RB also seals the sides with a rust-proof material, significantly reducing salt jamming caused by salt recrystallization inside the bearing.

・One-piece veil
We have succeeded in manufacturing a seamless one-piece molded veil. It is beautiful in appearance and trouble-free.

・Seawater OK

SHIMANO STELLA
Shimano Stella

●Model number: 2500S
●Gear ratio: 5.1
●Practical drag force (Kg): 2.5
●Maximum drag force (Kg): 4
●Weight (g): 205
●Spool diameter (mm)/stroke (mm): 47/17
●Nylon line capacity (No.-m): -
●Nylon line capacity (lb-m): 5-110, 6-95, 8-70
●Nylon line capacity (mm-m): 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95
●Fluorocarbon line capacity (No.-m): -
● Fluoro line capacity (lb-m): 4-130, 5-100, 6-80
● PE line capacity (No.-m): 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120
● Maximum winding length (cm/1 handle rotation): 75
● Handle length (mm): 50
● Number of bearings BB/roller: 12/1