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XTB Shimano (7 posts / 1,143 views)
ITA92
Posts: 23
Post #1 17 Mar 2021 16:38
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Can see a lot of mixed thoughts in the ultegra 5500 XTD, but what are peoples views in the older model the XTB? Worse? Better? Anyone had both to compare?

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carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 17 Mar 2021 16:55
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In reply to Post #1
I've had both models in the past found them both fine didn't have any problems with them
RobbyMalfliet RobbyMalfliet
Posts: 15,952
Post #3 18 Mar 2021 00:58
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I use a set of 5500XTD's for a couple of years now and no issues with them what so ever.
I do advise to replace the original spool washers for carbon ones though.
kizzi
Posts: 2,526
Post #4 18 Mar 2021 22:38
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Bloody great reels. Wish I had never sold them and then spent a fortune on tourneys, ISO's, Penn's and now castizm !
g4fne g4fne
Posts: 15,110
Post #5 18 Mar 2021 22:49
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i thought the XTB's were very average at best .... Not had XTD's
joe_echo joe_echo
Posts: 905
Post #6 18 Mar 2021 23:41
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I've got the xtb 14000, lovely reels. A little heavy compared to the ci4 stuff but I don't stand there holding them for hours on end.

Line lay is great, smooth clutch id recommend them.
daveman daveman
Posts: 2,377
Post #7 19 Mar 2021 07:20
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I've got the XTB ci4 5500 and XTD 14000 I think they're both spot on, had the original XTB 5500's as well. Smooth good line lay, never let me down.
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