In the New Zealand fishing scene the Shimano Twin Power occupies a legendary space. It sits directly between the workhorse Stradic and the luxury Stella, and for the Kiwi angler it is often the smartest investment you can make: 90% of Shimano's flagship technology at a significantly more accessible price. Whether you are flicking softbaits in the Hauraki Gulf, micro-jigging in the Far North or winching kingfish at the Ranfurly Banks, there is a specific Twin Power for the job. Here is how the range breaks down by year and performance.

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Which Twin Power for the job?

Three generations, one reel for each job. The spec line is the product's own; prices and stock are live.

21 Twin Power SW 10000HG

Topwater stickbaiting for kingfish

21 Twin Power SW 10000HG

25kg Drag | 116cm Per Turn

The high-gear SW gathers line fast enough to stay tight on a kingfish charging the boat.

In stock · from$935
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21 Twin Power SW 10000PG and 14000PG

Mechanical jigging in 100m plus

21 Twin Power SW 10000PG and 14000PG

25kg Drag | 4.9 Gear Ratio | 102cm Per Turn

Power gear, geared low for pure torque: the winches you want in deep water. The 14000 has the line capacity for bluefin tuna.

1 in stock · from$935Elsewhere: $1,049
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24 Twin Power 4000XG

NZ softbaiting, the all-rounder

24 Twin Power 4000XG

11kg Drag | 101cm Per Turn

The all-rounder for NZ softbaiting, with Infinity Loop line lay for casting distance.

In stock · from$698
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24 Twin Power 4000M and 4000MHG

High-end PE braid, less backing

24 Twin Power 4000M and 4000MHG

11kg Drag | 5.3 Gear Ratio | 87cm Per Turn

Medium spool options that need less backing, perfect for high-end PE braid.

1 in stock · from$709
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24 Twin Power C3000XG and 3000MHG

Compact bodies that punch above their weight

24 Twin Power C3000XG and 3000MHG

9kg Drag | 94cm Per Turn

The finesse crew for snapper and lure work.

2 in stock · from$689
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24 Twin Power C2000S and C2500SXG

Twizel canals and Rotorua lakes

24 Twin Power C2000S and C2500SXG

3kg Drag | 5.1 Gear Ratio | 69cm Per Turn

S is the shallow spool, designed for ultra-thin fluorocarbon or braid.

2 in stock · from$688
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25 Twin Power XD 4000XG

Technical wash fishing

25 Twin Power XD 4000XG

11kg Drag | 101cm Per Turn

Constant twitching of lures with the sensitivity to feel subtle takes, on the lightweight MGL rotor.

In stock · from$789Elsewhere: $829.99
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25 Twin Power XD C3000HG and C3000XG

A long day of casting

25 Twin Power XD C3000HG and C3000XG

9kg Drag | 86 Per Turn

Light, zippy reels that make a long day of casting feel effortless.

2 in stock · from$748Elsewhere: $799.99
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Decoder

Reading the model code

What the letters on a Twin Power box mean.

SW

Saltwater

The 2021 SW series: Hagane cold-forged gears and heavy-duty seals built for high-pressure offshore battles.

PG

Power gear

Geared lower for pure torque. Mechanical jigging in 100m plus.

HG / XG

High and extra-high gear

Fast line recovery for topwater work and lure fishing.

C

Compact body

A smaller body on a larger spool: the C3000 and C2000/C2500 finesse reels.

S

Shallow spool

Designed for ultra-thin fluorocarbon or braid: the canal and lake reels.

M / MHG

Medium spool

Needs less backing, perfect for high-end PE braid.

XD

Extreme durability

The 2025 technical reel: a lightweight Magnumlite (MGL) rotor that takes less effort to start and stop.

At a glance

Which year for you?

The three generations side by side, with the reels we stock and live prices.

Year model Series type Best NZ use case Key advantageReels we stockFrom
2021 Twin Power SW Saltwater Kingfish, tuna and jigging Max durability and heat dissipation10000HG · 10000PG · 14000PG
$935
2 in stock
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2024 Twin Power Coresolid Softbaiting and canal trout Longest casting distance (Infinity Loop)C2000S · C2500SXG · 3000MHG · C3000XG · 4000M · 4000MHG · 4000XG
$688
6 in stock
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2025 Twin Power XD Magnumlite Technical lures and micro-jigs Highest sensitivity and responseC3000HG · C3000XG · 4000XG
$748Elsewhere: $799.99
3 in stock
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Best NZ use case
Kingfish, tuna and jigging
Key advantage
Max durability and heat dissipation
Reels we stock
10000HG · 10000PG · 14000PG
$935 2 in stock
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Coresolid
Best NZ use case
Softbaiting and canal trout
Key advantage
Longest casting distance (Infinity Loop)
Reels we stock
C2000S · C2500SXG · 3000MHG · C3000XG · 4000M · 4000MHG · 4000XG
$688 6 in stock
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Best NZ use case
Technical lures and micro-jigs
Key advantage
Highest sensitivity and response
Reels we stock
C3000HG · C3000XG · 4000XG
$748Elsewhere: $799.99 3 in stock
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01 · The heavyweight

2021 Twin Power SW

The tank of the family

The 2021 SW (Saltwater) series is built with Hagane cold-forged gears and heavy-duty seals designed to survive high-pressure offshore battles. The 10000HG high-gear version is the top choice for topwater stickbaiting: it gathers line fast enough to stay tight on a kingfish charging the boat. The 10000PG and 14000PG power-gear models are geared lower for pure torque, the winches you want when mechanical jigging in 100m plus, and the 14000 offers the massive line capacity needed for bluefin tuna.

The mission
Kingfish, tuna and jigging
Best for
Topwater stickbaitingMechanical jiggingBluefin tunaRanfurly Banks
Key advantage
Max durability and heat dissipation
2 in stock · from$935
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02 · The powerhouse

2024 Twin Power

Coresolid

The 2024 models are the latest Coresolid releases, focused on rigidity and the smoothest retrieve possible. The standout feature is Infinity Loop, which winds the braid in ultra-dense parallel layers for record-breaking casting distance. The 4000XG is the all-rounder for NZ softbaiting, with the 4000MHG and 4000M medium-spool options needing less backing for high-end PE braid. The C3000XG and 3000MHG are compact bodies that punch well above their weight, and the C2000S and C2500SXG shallow-spool reels are the tools for the Twizel canals or Rotorua lakes.

The mission
Softbaiting and canal trout
Best for
Hauraki Gulf softbaitingSnapperCanal troutRotorua lakes
Key advantage
Longest casting distance
6 in stock · from$688
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03 · The specialist

2025 Twin Power XD

Extreme durability

The 2025 XD is the technical choice. While the 2024 model is about solid power, the XD is about response: it uses a lightweight Magnumlite (MGL) rotor, which takes less effort to start and stop. The 4000XG is ideal for technical wash fishing where you are constantly twitching lures and need high sensitivity to feel subtle takes, and the C3000HG and C3000XG are light, zippy reels that make a long day of casting feel effortless.

The mission
Technical lures and micro-jigs
Best for
Wash fishingMicro-jigsLong casting sessions
Key advantage
Highest sensitivity and response
3 in stock · from$748Elsewhere: $799.99
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How to care for your Twin Power

After every trip

Tighten the drag

Before cleaning, tighten your drag knob fully. This prevents freshwater seeping into the drag washers.

The gentle mist

Never use a high-pressure hose: it forces salt and grit deeper into the bearings. Use a gentle mist of freshwater or a damp cloth to wipe away salt spray.

The line roller

The most common point of failure. Give it an extra rinse and, once dry, apply a single drop of Shimano-approved oil to keep it spinning freely.

Loosen the drag for storage

Once the reel is clean and dry, back the drag off completely so the washers are not compressed and do not lose their smoothness over time.

Where the Twin Power sits

Stella SW above it, Stradic below it. The Shimano reel guide puts every series we stock side by side, job by job.

The full range

Every Twin Power we stock

2021 SW, 2024 and 2025 XD

Everything in our Twin Power collection that is in stock right now.

12 in stock · from$688
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