Looking to get a new set of reels for my sons birthday and have narrowed it down to these 2.
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE
Shimano Ultegra 14000 CI4 XTC
Which one should I go for?
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE
Shimano Ultegra 14000 CI4 XTC
Which one should I go for?
In reply to Post #1
The xte,very nice smooth reel which has a ci4 body
The xte,very nice smooth reel which has a ci4 body
In reply to Post #1
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE : the better reel, joy to use
Shimano Ultegra 14000 CI4 XTC: sold them
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE : the better reel, joy to use
Shimano Ultegra 14000 CI4 XTC: sold them
In reply to Post #1
Neither unless boating rigs out to long range, smaller reels one the 5000/5500 size are more than enough for most UK venues.
Neither unless boating rigs out to long range, smaller reels one the 5000/5500 size are more than enough for most UK venues.
In reply to Post #2
XTE is a definite step up from XTC imo
Owned both
XTE is a definite step up from XTC imo
Owned both
Have you all seen the 'XTE Performance', which has waterproof drag (that the normal XTE doesn't have) and Teflon washers.
In reply to Post #2
Bought 3 today.
I am well impressed to be honest.
I was going to get a set of Basias for myself soon but I don't think I will bother..think I will save the cash and get a set of these.
Bought 3 today.
I am well impressed to be honest.
I was going to get a set of Basias for myself soon but I don't think I will bother..think I will save the cash and get a set of these.
In reply to Post #7
Very nice reels,the new power aero is too
Very nice reels,the new power aero is too
i want to buy the XTC or XTE, can you tell me whats better on the XTE?
XTC lighter, from what i saw in shop better material on the XTC, + XTC = waterproof.
Got a nice shop deal on the XTE ( (2 set for £240) but still need a Teflon washer upgrade and are not waterproof, also saw that the handle doesn't fold down all the way on the XTE vs the XTC.
Hard to see in shop that the XTE is the better real vs the XTC.
XTC lighter, from what i saw in shop better material on the XTC, + XTC = waterproof.
Got a nice shop deal on the XTE ( (2 set for £240) but still need a Teflon washer upgrade and are not waterproof, also saw that the handle doesn't fold down all the way on the XTE vs the XTC.
Hard to see in shop that the XTE is the better real vs the XTC.
In reply to Post #5
To you guys that have owned both, would you say the drag is faster, slower or similar on the XTC, compared to it's predecessor ?
Thanks.
To you guys that have owned both, would you say the drag is faster, slower or similar on the XTC, compared to it's predecessor ?
Thanks.
In reply to Post #9
They are both made out of ci4,the xte has silent drive,parallel body and rigid cast.I prefer the shape of the newer reels but I don't like the fact the handle on the spod reel does not lock into place when packing away
They are both made out of ci4,the xte has silent drive,parallel body and rigid cast.I prefer the shape of the newer reels but I don't like the fact the handle on the spod reel does not lock into place when packing away
In reply to Post #11
Not doubting what you guys are saying (that the XTE is a step up from the XTC), but I really struggle with the question how it can be that a Ci4 model that costs more, is worse than an official non Ci4 model that is way cheaper?
How do you like the line roller and clutch spring (we all like to hear that tiktok like a clock) on the XTE?
Not doubting what you guys are saying (that the XTE is a step up from the XTC), but I really struggle with the question how it can be that a Ci4 model that costs more, is worse than an official non Ci4 model that is way cheaper?
How do you like the line roller and clutch spring (we all like to hear that tiktok like a clock) on the XTE?
In reply to Post #12
Have talked to many people on Fb in carp groups 90% say the Xtc is the better reel...
Have talked to many people on Fb in carp groups 90% say the Xtc is the better reel...
In reply to Post #12
Xte is ci4
Xte is ci4
In reply to Post #14
Yes, but to my understanding it's different than the older, true ci4 models that are advertised as such (in title and on the box).
Yes, but to my understanding it's different than the older, true ci4 models that are advertised as such (in title and on the box).