Spool bearings for Shimano Exsence DC SS (2020)

Shimano Exsence DC SS (2020)

Made in HG and XG.

The Shimano Exsence DC SS (2020) runs on two spool bearings: 3x10x4 + 3x10x4. Every set below is this exact pair.

Shimano Exsence DC SS (2020)

Spool bearings3x10x4 + 3x10x4

Our pick: Apex

Maximum performance for this reel: the earliest start-up and the longest free spin.

Apex spool bearings for Shimano Exsence
Our pick for this reel

Apex

2 to 60 g · ABEC 9

€27,95Set of 2

  • 2 to 60 g
  • ABEC 9
  • S30 ceramic
Apex details
Edge spool bearings for Shimano ExsenceEdge spool bearings for Shimano Exsence

Edge

5 to 100 g · ABEC 9

€22,95Set of 2

  • 5 to 100 g
  • ABEC 9
  • S25 hybrid ceramic
Edge details
Core spool bearings for Shimano Exsence

Core

8 to 200 g · ABEC 5

€17,95Set of 2

  • 8 to 200 g
  • ABEC 5
  • Stainless steel
Core details

Versions of this reel

All versions of the Shimano Exsence DC SS (2020) take the same spool bearings. You find the model code on the reel foot or on the box. On Shimano reels the number tells you the hand: 200 is right hand, 201 is left hand.

VersionSizeHandGearModel code
HG R4right handHG041876
HG L4left handHG041883
XG R4right handXG041890
XG L4left handXG041906

Three classes. Which one is yours?

Our pick follows what your reel is built for.

  • Apex

    Maximum performance. The best bearings we make for reels built for light lures.

    • 2 to 60 g
    • ABEC 9
    • S30 ceramic
  • Edge

    The all-rounder. Right between performance and durability, for most bass, zander and pike setups.

    • 5 to 100 g
    • ABEC 9
    • S25 hybrid ceramic
  • Core

    Built to take a beating. Full stainless and shielded, made for big bait anglers and hard daily use.

    • 8 to 200 g
    • ABEC 5
    • Stainless steel

Lure weight is a recommendation, not a load limit

The ranges show what we recommend each class for, based on what your reel is built for. The load capacity of the bearings goes far beyond that: Apex handles up to 150 g, Edge over 250 g, Core over 500 g.

Your reel sets the limit

How much load a reel can take is decided by the reel itself: spool, gears, drag and body. The bearings play a minor part. The right bearings help you cast lighter lures further, but they do not raise the load capacity of your reel.

Other Exsence reels

Dot = our pick:ApexEdgeCore

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What anglers say

What anglers say after the swap.

  • The spool just keeps spinning

    “Thought there was a motor built in, it just does not stop spinning.”

    MartinCustomer of our Berlin workshop

  • Better than new

    “Fitted my old Quantum KVD with new bearings. The thing performs better than new. I am thrilled.”

    Andreas H.Customer of our Berlin workshop

  • A different league from stock

    “The result is a reel from another planet! No comparison to the factory condition, you will not regret this purchase.”

    RenéCustomer of our Berlin workshop

30-Day Performance Boost Guarantee

If you do not feel a clear difference in spool start-up, casting or overall performance within 30 days, send the bearings back. Valid for all three classes.