The jack of all trades in the saltwater realm, Shimano redesigned the Spheros SW series of saltwater spinning reels to conquer both offshore and inshore waters. Now featuring Shimano's flagship Infinity Drive technology to improve pinion gear support and enhance the overall drive gear design, Spheros SW provides anglers with increased winding power under load when cranking against hard-fighting game fish. Wielding both X-Protect and X-Shield for improved water resistance for increased durability in the harsh saltwater environment, Spheros SW fortifies an IPX8 water-resistant-rated body. Now available in seven different sizes, the new 14000 and 18000 sizes span the gap between 10000 and 20000 models for a broader range of applications within the Spheros SW series of reels. From jigging for groupers or amberjacks, to tossing lures at cobia and football-size bluefin tuna, or free-lining live bait to snook or striped bass, the Spheros SW series will provide dependable performance for anglers targeting prized game fish.
HAGANE Body HAGANE Gear Propulsion Line Management System X-Ship CoreProtect Cross Carbon Drag Waterproof Drag Aero Wrap II S A-RB
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT CODE
MAX DRAG
LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK
WEIGHT
POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY
GEAR RATIO
MONO LINE CAPACITY
BEARINGS
SPSW5000XGA
22
41
15.7
20/245, 30/225, 40/175
6.2:1
10/240, 12/195, 14/165
4+1
SPSW8000HGA
29
42
23.5
40/340, 50/265, 65/215
5.6:1
14/300, 16/250, 20/185
4+1
SPSW10000PGA
26
40
23.8
50/360, 65/290, 80/215
4.9:1
16/320, 20/220, 25/175
4+1
SPSW14000XGA
26
53
24
50/400, 65/315, 80/240
6.2:1
16/360, 20/260, 25/190
4+1
SPSW6000HGA
22
41
15.9
30/290, 50/195, 65/140
5.7:1
12/265, 16/170, 20/120
4+1
SPSW20000PGA
40
41
32.8
65/490, 80/400, 100/340
4.4:1
20/460, 25/380, 30/320
4+1
SPSW18000HGA
40
51
32.4
50/600, 65/440, 80/360
5.7:1
20/415, 25/340, 30/280
4+1
PRODUCT CODE
MAX DRAG
LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK
WEIGHT
POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY
GEAR RATIO
MONO LINE CAPACITY
BEARINGS
SP3000XGSW
20
36
9
10/200, 20/140, 40/105
6.2:1
6/230, 8/170, 10/140
3+1
SPC3000HGSW
20
35
8.6
10/200, 20/140, 40/105
6.0:1
6/230, 8/170, 10/140
3+1
SP4000XGSW
24
39
9.9
15/230, 30/180, 50/120
6.2:1
8/240, 10/200, 12/160
3+1
HAGANE BODY
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
WATER RESISTANT DRAG
With the use of rubber gaskets the drag is sealed against intrusion of the elements such as water and dust.
COREPROTECT
Total Protection, the concept of CoreProtect is simple: to provide water resistance without creating a heavy rotational feeling. There are three key areas of the reel that require protection: the roller clutch, the body and the line roller.
X-SHIP
X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.
HAGANE GEAR
With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of most Shimano reels. Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and pleasure that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication, instead the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by special 3D-design and then formed by Shimano's cold-forging technology. The result is assured resilience. HAGANE Gear is the fruit of Shimano's inexhaustible pursuit for durability — the strength and power of forged metal continues to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
CROSS CARBON DRAG
The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
AERO WRAP II
This two-speed oscillation system layers the line onto the spool in a precise crisscross pattern that reduces line-to-line friction for longer casts. Reels with Aero Wrap II technology utilize a patented worm gear design to move the spool upward quickly and downward slowly to wind the line in a precise pattern, reducing friction and giving anglers smoother and longer casting ability.
PROPULSION LINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The most obvious component of the Propulsion Line Management System is the new Propulsion Spool Lip design. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, Shimano’s new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while also preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming.
