Black Star 2nd Generation
Updated light-game line for ajing and mebaru, UL to M.
- Models
- 5
- Length
- 5.6'–8.3'
- Type
- Casting / Spinning
The Black Star 2nd Generation is a refreshed light-game series covering ajing and mebaru from the harbor to small rock, in solid and tubular tip builds. Powers run light through medium with one ultra-light baitcaster (B610-UL).
The 5'7" to 8'3" spinning models are rated from 0.2 g jigheads up to 20 g.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 5 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
The XESTA S57 is a 5'7" spinning rod, rated 0.2-5g on 0.9-4.0 lb line. Closed length 88cm. Carbon content 99%. Price ¥29,000 (≈ $193 @150).
The XESTA S69 is a 6'9" spinning rod, rated 0.2-10g on 0.9-8 lb line. Closed length 106cm. Carbon content 99%. Price ¥30,000 (≈ $200 @150).
The XESTA B610-UL is a 6'10" ultra-light casting rod, rated 1.5-10g on 6-12 lb line. Closed length 107cm. Carbon content 99%. Price ¥34,000 (≈ $227 @150).
The XESTA S78 is a 7'8" spinning rod, rated 0.4-12g on 1.0-10 lb line. Closed length 120cm. Carbon content 99%. Price ¥31,000 (≈ $207 @150).
The XESTA S83 is a 8'3" spinning rod, rated 1.5-20g on 3.0-12 lb line. Closed length 130cm. Carbon content 99%. Price ¥32,000 (≈ $213 @150).
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S57 | 5'7" | XULI | Buy from XESTA | |
| S69 | 6'9" | ULI | Buy from XESTA | |
| B610-UL | 6'10" | UL | Buy from XESTA | |
| S78 | 7'8" | MLI | Buy from XESTA | |
| S83 | 8'3" | MLI | Buy from XESTA |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.