item is in a very beautiful condition. The new reel seat on the GLX is polarizing to some. ... Shimano Expride Casting Rod. Fast. The home of VALORANT events coverage! Ratings google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; The integrated foregrip and reel seat locking mechanism is always a nice touch as well. This Hi-Power X construction shows the continuing trend in this type of blank technology in Japan. (?/10). Swimbaits | Lines | I like everything about this rod except for the fact we have to pay double what it normally costs in Japan. The GLS got 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. I really like everything about this rod from how the blank performs to the components to Shimano's custom CI4 reel seat. You'll get a lot of Lew's and Abu recommendations, but at that price range I recommend Daiwa and Shimano. Try one of these reputable sources! The new GLX is more sensitive than a similarly powered Adrena imo which would suggest it is also more sensitive than the Expride. The shimano web site is less than clear on whether the expride and zodias havre the same or different blank material. The downsides are cost and durability. Starting at $ 445.00. Shimano's JDM Expride Lands in the US: 11/8/15 : Rapala Canada's Concept of The Search For One: 11/8/15 : Cranking It Up with Quantum and KVD! Check out your favourite VALORANT teams in upcoming & previous event statistics I have an expride and like it, so if the Zodias is the same blank as the expride, it is probably a really good buy IMO. GLX and above are where G.Loomis really shines. It was the highest level Shimano until they came out with the new Poison line. $259.99 - $299.99 Shimano G. Loomis Conquest MBR Casting Rods. Fully redesigned, the Shimano Expride A Casting Rods have been overhauled to meet the domestic demand with more Americanized lengths and tapers. What are FLW pro Alex Davis' go-to Expride models out of the 2017 series? G.Loomis GLX Flip/Punch Series Casting Rods. NRX are probably the only rods that don't have an equal from another manufacturer. We've gone a step further and linked the best "bang for the buck" rods that we've found at every price point and as an added bonus, will include "bang for the buck" reels as well. 769206 Expensive Fishing Rods - Which Should You Buy? Shimano Expride A Casting Rods. google_color_text = "000000"; Features Ratings for Shimano Expride 171H. For this installment, I’d like to share some information from Michael Pettersen at Shure: Comparison of PGXD to GLXD and to ULXD. The rod's grip is a nice, comfortable diameter with no uncomfortable power bulges and the rod's graphics and color scheme are very subdued. Below we've provided links to all of the rods and reels in this video. -Megabass Orochi XX: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH. Fully redesigned, the Shimano Expride A Casting Rods have been overhauled to meet the domestic demand with more Americanized lengths and tapers. Knowing that this stick retails for half its US price in Japan (given the current exchange rate of 119jpy/usd). Starting at $ 349.99. The GLS and GLX each had 16.4 gallon fuel tanks and used regular or premium unleaded gasoline. It's almost as if Shimano is making the rod series available just so they can silence those asking about all their beautiful Japanese market bass rods, but they don't really want you to have them, so they doubled the price. * manual transmission * diesel engine * no accident history * leather seat * not flooded * no accident history * almost like brand new * first owner Lockdown sale!!! With that power designation comes a certain expectation, or should I say lack there of, with regards to casting performance. We're looking at the best of both worlds and giving recommendations on the most sensitive rods at every price point. Autopsy,