SHIMANO Spinning Reel 23 Vanquish C5000XG

Beyond lightness.
As the pinnacle of the MGL series, it is not only lightweight, has low inertia, and has high sensitivity, but also has Infinity Technology, which gives it a smooth casting feel, durability, winding comfort, and power. In addition, line trouble-free performance and drag wear resistance have also been greatly improved.
It is not just light, but a true lightness that combines strength with flexibility.
The new Vanquish has overwhelming potential in all directions.
We want to deliver an unprecedented response to stoic anglers who challenge the limits, and that is Shimano's most advanced racing spec for spinning reels.
■HAGANE Gear
We aimed for an unchanging winding feel.
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, tenacious gears, enabling a smooth winding feel.
■Micro Module Gear 2
Light and smooth. An exquisite gear feel.
Micro module gear 2 evolved with cutting-edge tooth surface design and Shimano's unique manufacturing technology.
The design of each tooth surface of the gear teeth was reviewed to pursue the ideal tooth shape.
We also achieved reduced noise and improved smooth gear feeling.
■X-ship
Larger diameter of drive gear, optimal placement of both pinion and drive gears, and two-point support by pinion gear bearings.
■HAGANE body
By using lightweight and highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium, the reel's deflection, distortion, and twisting are firmly suppressed.
It protects the delicate gear meshing and enables smooth reeling.
■Infinity loop
Significantly reduces line release resistance, for a smooth casting feel
"Ultra" dense winding that goes beyond dense winding. The evolution of the internal structure has overwhelmingly slowed down the speed at which the spool moves up and down.
By winding the line neatly and precisely one by one around the spool, we have succeeded in significantly reducing the line release resistance.
■Infinity Cross
Overwhelming gear durability thanks to solid design and manufacturing technology
Advances in the design and manufacturing technology of the gear tooth surface 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 tooth surface over a wider range.
■Infinity Drive
Powerful winding that always lets you take the lead.
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.
■DURA Cross
Overwhelming wear 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.
■Silent Drive
A tranquil sense of unity that is thorough down to the smallest detail.
The basic design of the entire body and each drive-related part have been reviewed one by one, thoroughly eliminating minute rattles, gaps, and vibrations between parts down to the smallest detail.
■Magnum Light Rotor
Reduced rotational inertia and strengthened rotor rigidity. The Magnum Light Rotor uses an asymmetric rotor structure to achieve an unprecedented level of rotational lightness in pursuit of improved operability and sensitivity.

Furthermore, we have succeeded in reducing rotational inertia by reducing the weight of the line roller, using titanium for the bail, and optimizing the positioning of the rotor thickness.

■Anti-twist fin
For more comfortable fishing, a line trouble suppression structure

Elastic fins are installed close to the line roller.

By suppressing line slack, the phenomenon of the line falling off the bottom of the spool and the line being wound around the spool while twisted is reduced.

■X Protect
Shimano's ironclad waterproof structure.

■G Free Body

The sliding functional parts that move the spool back and forth are placed on the top of the reel body, and we have succeeded in bringing the center of gravity of the entire reel closer to the hand.

This improves the sense of unity with the rod, reduces fatigue caused by casting, and improves rod operability.

■AR-C spool

A spool with a special spool ring shape.

This creates a line straightening effect, achieving both line trouble suppression and 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.

■CI4+
A new carbon material that is an evolution of the lightweight carbon material CI4.
While maintaining its lightness, the rigidity and durability have been significantly improved, making it possible to make the reel smaller and lighter.

■Rigid support drag
By supporting the spool at two points, the main shaft and the bearings inside the spool, the spool wobble is suppressed and stable, smooth drag performance is achieved.

■SA-RB
By applying a special rust prevention treatment to the bearing itself, the durability against rust has been significantly improved.

The SA-RB further seals the sides with a rust prevention 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 Vabquish

●Model number: C5000XG
●Gear ratio: 6.2
●Practical drag force (kg): 6
●Maximum drag force (kg): 11
●Weight (g): 220
●Spool diameter (mm)/stroke (mm): 52/19
●Nylon line capacity (No.-m): 4-190, 5-150, 6-1 25
● Nylon line capacity (mm-m): 0.35-175, 0.40-120
● Fluoro line capacity (No.-m): 4-170, 5-135, 6-115
● PE line capacity (No.-m): 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200
● Maximum winding length (cm/1 handle rotation): 101
● Handle length (mm): 57
● Number of bearings BB/roller: 11/1