Xesta BLACK STAR EXTRA TUNED

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$234,00

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Size S64UL-S S66M-T S54UL-S S55UL/L-S S82MHX-S

Length5'4"–8'2" (by model)
PowerSUL–MHX by model

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Description

ブラックスターエクストラチューンド (Black Star Extra Tuned) is the flagship line within XESTA's Black Star light game rod family, built to what the maker's official page describes as pursuing "the ultimate form of light game" fishing.

Blanks are built from XESTA's Torayca T1100G and M46X/M40X carbon, with titanium AT/KT/LF guides fitted with Torzite inserts. The lineup spans solid-tip and tubular models built for aji and other light-game species across a wide range of conditions, from close-in finesse work to long-range casting in open, current-heavy water. This listing covers the S64UL-S, S66M-T, S54SUL-S, S55UL/L-S and S82MHX-S models.

Specs

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 5'4"–8'2" (by model)
Power: SUL–MHX by model

Shipping & returns

Packed in Japan and shipped with tracked international delivery. Duties and taxes may apply at checkout depending on destination. Eligible returns are covered — see the shipping page for timelines.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Rod type: Spinning
Length: 5'4"–8'2" (by model)
Power: SUL–MHX by model

What makes it different

Built to fish, not just to sell

The blank

Xesta's flagship light-game blanks in Torayca T1100G and M46X/M40X carbon, fitted with titanium AT/KT/LF guides carrying Torzite inserts, built to the maker's stated aim of 'the ultimate form of light game' feel and sensitivity.

What it's built for

Spans close-in finesse work through to long-range casting in open, current-heavy water, aimed primarily at aji and other light-game species, with model choice letting anglers match blank power to conditions on any given session.

How it fishes

Solid-tip models favour delicate jig-head and rig presentations at close range, while tubular models handle longer casts and faster retrieves in current, giving anglers a model for nearly every light-game situation they will encounter.

The setup it likes

Pair with a 1000–2500 light-game spinning reel, PE0.3–0.6 mainline and a fine fluorocarbon leader, matching titanium-guide models to finesse presentations and stiffer tubular builds to long-range, current-heavy casting sessions each trip.

Straight answers

FAQ

What does the power rating (UL, L, M, MH) actually mean?

JDM power letters often run lighter than the same letter on a US or Australian blank. The honest spec is the lure-weight range in grams on each listing — match that to what you throw, and use the letter as a tiebreaker.

How do I read Japanese rod lengths?

Japanese lengths are written in feet and inches as a decimal: 6.6 reads as 6 feet 6 inches, not six-point-six feet.

One-piece or multi-piece for travel?

Two-piece and telescopic travel rods pack shorter and ship more easily. One-piece blanks feel cleaner, but long parcels can attract courier length surcharges and some carriers route them more slowly.

What warranty or service do imported rods have?

There is no local service centre for a JDM rod. Repairs go back to Japan, usually with a fee and a multi-week turnaround — we state that plainly so you can weigh it before you buy.

Will a one-piece rod cost more to ship?

It can. Long parcels attract courier length surcharges on some routes and can move through fewer carriers. Any shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay — no surprises after the order.