Shimano Stradic FM — the newest Stradic, and the clearest case of Shimano moving flagship technology down the range.
InfinityXross extends the gear tooth horizontally to spread load more evenly across the gear face, which is where gear durability actually comes from. That sits on Shimano's cold-forged HAGANE gearing and MicroModule II for the tight, smooth retrieve the Stradic name is built on, and InfinityDrive adds light rotation with real cranking power under load.
The new Duracross drag gives the smooth feel of felt with up to ten times the durability, while X-Protect coating and water-channeling labyrinth construction keep water out of the areas that matter without adding a heavy feel at the handle.
