Bridging the gap between an ultra‑comfortable, traditional full or split‑grip cork‑handled bass rod, like Shimano’s Expride B series and the lightweight, ultra‑sensitive feel of a true JDM build, the Shimano Poison Glorious spinning lineup delivers a refined middle ground.
- FusionGrip technology: combines a thin cork layer with a carbon monocoque core to deliver heightened sensitivity and direct vibration transmission to the angler’s hand while maintaining a comfortable, traditional grip feel
- CI4+ reel seat: lightweight, ultra‑rigid Carbon Interfusion design that boosts sensitivity while cutting weight for high‑end rod performance
- Spiral X Core: featuring a three‑layer structure that uses proprietary carbon tape to significantly boost strength while cutting weight and minimizing twist
- Hi‑Power X: utilizes diagonally wrapped carbon tape that creates distinctive X‑pattern reinforcement on the rod blank’s outer layer, which adds strength and limits blank twist without adding extra weight
- Shimano X‑Guide: Shimano’s proprietary next‑generation rod guide system is designed to be lighter, stronger, and dramatically more tangle‑resistant than traditional guide frames. It helps anglers by improving casting distance, reducing line trouble, and increasing sensitivity