To suppress spool vibration during casting, it is important to wind the line in a balanced manner. The newly developed Magnum Light Spool IV adopted in the new Antares corrects the line winding shape by reverse tapering the spool shape. By winding the line regularly from the first layer, and then in the second and third layers, the line is wound in a balanced manner throughout, reducing shaking during rotation. This brings out the rotation performance of the spool and contributes to excellent casting performance.

SVS (Infinity) demonstrates the centrifugal brake characteristics that allow the trajectory to extend smoothly until the latter half of the cast in a wide range of situations. For the new Antares, we sought spool design values ​​that would maximize this comfortable extension, and arrived at design values ​​of line capacity: nylon 14lb-100m, diameter/width: 37/21mm. This takes the high-quality casting feel of the new Antares to an even higher level.

The comfortable cast that the new Antares achieves is not only due to the Magnum Light Spool IV and SVS∞ (Infinity), but also to a number of other Shimano technologies. The new line guide, which is less likely to interfere with line release when casting, and the worm shaft optimized for each gear ratio, along with the Magnum Light Spool IV, contribute to correcting the line winding shape. In addition, the effects of the Silent Tune and S3D spool combine to prevent power loss when casting, achieving an exhilarating and excellent cast performance.

The new line guide shape reduces the line play in the line guide when winding the line. It suppresses deviation from the worm shaft design value and contributes to correcting the line winding shape. In addition, a tapered shape is adopted that does not interfere with line release when casting.

As the pinnacle of Shimano bait casting reels, the new Antares has refined its casting performance and pursues even higher quality in the rotation feeling when reeling. In addition to the micro module gear that meshes tightly for a smooth feeling, and XSHIP that is resistant to load and maintains light reeling, the reel is equipped with the first Silent Drive in a bait casting reel, and the drive gear shaft is supported by three bearings, a number of Shimano technologies have been incorporated to achieve powerful and stable reeling performance and comfortable reeling feel. It delivers a high-quality feeling worthy of a flagship reel to anglers.

The new Antares features a body design that is easy to palm. Its smooth body lines fit naturally in the palm of your hand, contributing to comfortable operability.

The clutch design has also been completely redesigned. The height, angle, and contact area have been revised to make spool access and clutch operation more comfortable. There is also enough clearance to prevent interference with the line when casting. This provides a high-quality feel that allows you to perform the entire series of actions, from palming to clutch operation to casting to lure operation and picking up, comfortably and naturally.