Shimano Twin Power XD Unboxing And Initial Impressions

[@artificialslinger9730]

The XD will always be around I think. Because the FD and XD are 2 totally different reels. The FD is more rugged , little heavier. I feel it's a better structure / heavier drag setting reel. The XD is more of an Open water / finesse reel. Definitely lighter then the FD but definitely not as rugged. The only con I have found with the XD vs stradic FL , vanford , sustain , twin power FD and Stella is the roller line bearing. For some reason I think Shimano screwed up with the line roller bearing protecting it as well as the other reels. The bearings go bad so fast in it. Even with me doing my grease trick with my bearing. Like you said its not a big deal but at the same time a $450 - $479 reel that shouldn't be happening. Especially when lower end Shimanos don't have this issue Rod recommend 7'6 6-12 Sniper 7'4 6-12 Banshee Also with daiwa don't waste your money on ANY daiwa LT models. They are junk. Frames flex so bad

[@hugolopez2543]

The line roller bearings on the xD are IPX8 so it should last way longer than the other reels

[@danielwutfisho]

Is the XD smoother than the FD or do they feel pretty similar

[@batoradovic7329]

Is it possible to get an extra spool for the real?

[@artificialslinger9730]

Yes , just go online and you can find them. Kinda expensive though

[@StelmachsWorld]

Where did you order your twinpower from?

[@CrankinWithChristian]

American legacy fishing! Link to the site is in the description. They had it available on their used site.

[@StelmachsWorld]

@@CrankinWithChristian do you have any experience with asian fishing portal? Was thinking of ordering mine from there but im trying to find others who have used them to get their jdm tackle

[@CrankinWithChristian]

@@StelmachsWorld not Asian fishing portal, but I know people who have and really like it. I have experience with digitaka though

[@StelmachsWorld]

@@CrankinWithChristian thanks brother!