The new Exsence is made using the newest high-end materials and technologies, resulting in a light weight but immensely strong reel. The Exsence has an impressive list of features: Anti-Twist Fin, Hagane Gear, Hagane Magnesium body, Micro Module Gear II, Silent Drive, X-Protect, MGL Rotor, 12 Shielded A-RB ball bearings and one piece titanium bail providing all the features to fish in rough salt water conditions with incredible ease and smoothness.

Silent Drive works in harmony to deliver flawless rotation and incredible smoothness. Shimano’s exclusive INFINITYLOOP, INFINITYXROSS, and INFINITY DRIVE technologies elevate casting distance, retrieve stability, and cranking power to the next level and when the pressure's on, the Duracross Drag system offers seamless control and durability, giving you the upper hand in every fight. Add in the Anti-Twist Fin for perfect line management during stop-start retrieves, and you’ve got a reel that delivers maximum performance, cast after cast. These feature is very handy for lure anglers!

This 2500XG version is beautiful and compliments so many light rods we use these days, it only weighs 180g. FYI, The ratio is fast on this little reel, 94cm per rotaion, which is quicker than the c3000 but not quite as quick as the 4000. The combination of the Micromodule gear II together with the G-free body results in a very strong and smooth running reel, which stays in balance while reeling in at high speed. The new Exsence is the perfect buddy when targeting inshore species like bass, pollack and wrasse. For freshwater, it can be used for any species which are targeted with fine braided lines.

Features I personally like:

Extremely light at 180g

Ratio 6.4:1