The Technium FD spin reels are substantially lighter than their predecessors, due to the use of Shimano's exclusive XGT7 material in the body and XT7 in the rotor. Couple this with the three SA-RB bearings, Aerowrap II line lay on the AR-C spool, and generous Power Pro line capacities, and you have three extremely versatile freshwater, estuary and light saltwater reels.