Fast Forward
Shimano Vanford FA reel series pushes the future of finesse fishing forward in Australia. This lineup features six innovative models, including the ultra-light 500 size. Enhanced with the Ci4 material for unmatched strength and lightness, and equipped with state-of-the-art technologies like Duracross, Anti Twist Fin and Infinityxross, the Vanford FA series promises superior performance for anglers of all levels.
Key Feature
FAST FORWARD - Manipulate at will.
ADVANCE FORWARD. That is the determination to continue evolving that is embodied in the name Vanford. FAST FORWARD. It's the accelerated evolution brought about by new technology. Control it at will with Vanford. Together with anglers who take a step forward in search of an exciting encounter.Condensed mechanics × intense personality
The sporty form suggests a practical tool. The symbolic red accent color accentuates the three-dimensional effect. The new Vanford aims for a dry, taut design that balances functionality and lightness. As a companion to play with you all day long, it has a personality worthy of the Vanford name. Lightness, operability, and a sense of rigidity when reeling. The slim, sharp silhouette is packed with the unwavering reliability cultivated in actual battles.
New possibilities brought about by the lightness of the rotor
In games where agility is important, the key is being able to control the lure's initial movement, the sharpness of its action, and the uniformity of reeling at will. The Magnum Light series focuses on this and introduces the lightweight Magnum Light Rotor. By thoroughly eliminating waste and achieving low inertia, the initial and still response of reeling is improved, sharpening the angler's senses and operability.
Low inertia for reeling at will
Low inertia means that the reel starts rotating with less force and can be controlled precisely when stopped with less force. This greatly improves the accuracy of lures that utilize winding and stationary motion.
Compared to the 23 Stradic, which is equipped with a rotor made of high-strength plastic, the new Vanford, which is equipped with a Magnum Lite rotor, achieves approximately 39% lower inertia.
It fully demonstrates its advantages in fishing where you continuously reel in a lightweight lure at a dead slow speed or where you frequently alternate between reeling and stopping.
"34%" Reduced rotor weight creates a new gaming style
The Magnum Light Rotor is significantly lighter than rotors made of metal or high-strength resin. The new Vanford Magnum Light Rotor is approximately 34% lighter than the 23 Stradic's high-strength resin rotor. It greatly contributes to improving the response of lure operation and the angler's hand sensitivity, expanding the possibilities for new game styles.
Carbon fiber reinforced resin CI4 for true weight reduction
True lightweighting in reel design means achieving a new dimension of lightness without compromising strength or durability. Vanford aimed to resolve this contradiction by using Shimano's proprietary carbon fiber reinforced resin CI4 for the body and rotor. CI4 is lightweight yet highly rigid, reducing distortion of the reel body and firmly protecting the internal structure such as gear meshing. It maintains smooth rotation and drag performance for a long time.
Lightness, sensitivity, and toughness. The core model of the MGL series that has evolved in all respects.
The Vanford reel has been supported by many anglers as the core reel of the Magnum Light series. The new model retains the HAGANE gear, X-Protect, Micro Module Gear II, and other equipment, but also incorporates new technologies found in higher-end models such as Infinity Cross, Infinity Drive, Anti-Twist Fin, and Duracross. In addition to the well-known lightness, response, and sensitivity, the reel has further evolved in strength and toughness.
Overwhelming gear durability thanks to solid design and manufacturing technology.
[ Infinity Cross ]
Advances in gear tooth surface design and manufacturing technology have improved the contact area between the drive gear and pinion gear. As a result, we succeeded in distributing the load on the tooth surface of the gear over a wider area. It prevents intensive damage and damage, and is about twice as durable as the previous design. * Based on our standard gear durability test
*Based on our standard gear durability test
Powerful winding that puts you in control at all times.
[Infinity Drive]
The main shaft, which was previously supported by a pinion gear, is now supported by a special low-friction bush, greatly reducing sliding resistance, and the main shaft itself has been given a special surface treatment to reduce rotational torque. This reel has evolved into one that can actively reel in even under high load.
Line trouble prevention structure for more comfortable fishing
[Anti-twist fin]
Line trouble prevention structure for more comfortable fishing
An elastic fin is installed close to the line roller. By reducing line slack, it reduces the occurrence of the line falling off the bottom of the spool or the line being wound around the spool in a twisted state.
Overwhelming wear resistance, smooth and reliable drag performance
[Duracross]
Overwhelming wear resistance, smooth and reliable drag performance
New drag washer made of new material. New fibers are woven perpendicular to the fiber direction of the conventional drag washer to strengthen the material. We have succeeded in increasing wear resistance by more than 10 times while maintaining smooth drag performance. *Based on our own comparative test
Technical Vanford, Versatile Stradic
Vanford from the Magnum Light series and Stradic from the Core Solid series. They are often compared because they are in a similar price range and lineup, but there is a clear difference in their design intent. Vanford from the Magnum Light series, which specializes in lightness and response, uses CI4 for the body and rotor. With its light weight and low inertia, it excels in a style that allows you to seize instant opportunities and launch technical attacks.
On the other hand, the Stradic from the Core Solid series, which pursues stable reeling, is attractive for its versatility, which allows it to handle any type of fishing with ease, focusing on reeling. The rigidity of the aluminum body is also popular.
The lightweight, low inertia and technical Vanford and the highly rigid, highly durable and versatile Stradic. Enjoy using each one to their full potential.
Technology
Hagane
HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.
Hagane Gear
With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of most Shimano reels.
Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and enjoyment that is felt when anglers first use a reel, repeatedly. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication; instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano's cold-forging technology. The result is assured resilience. HAGANE Gear is the result of Shimano's endless pursuit for durability — this strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
Micromodule II
The MICROMODULE Gear II has evolved with Shimano's unique manufacturing technology and a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The drive and pinion gear surfaces have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in Shimano's pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound.
X Ship
X SHIP provides improved gear performance. Large diameter drive gear optimally positioned pinion gear and drive gear, and two points bearings supported pinion gear produce light reeling under load.
Infinity Xross
INFINITYDRIVE
INFINITYDRIVE is a new main shaft supporting structure that improves winding torque and allows for incredibly smooth and light rotation.
Duracross
DURACROSS provides smooth, reliable drag performance and incredible durability. The material is reinforced by weaving in new fibers in a manner orthogonal to the direction of the fibers that make up conventional drag washers. We have succeeded in increasing abrasion resistance more than 10 times while maintaining smooth drag performance.
Silent Drive
The basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps, and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation.
Magnum Light Rotor
Reduces rotational inertia and strengthens rotor rigidity.
The Magnum Light Rotor adopts an asymmetric rotor structure, and achieves an unprecedented level of rotational lightness in pursuit of improved operability and sensitivity. In addition, we have succeeded in reducing rotational inertia by reducing the weight of the line roller, using titanium for the veil, and optimizing the placement of the rotor thickness.
Anti Twist Fin
Elastic fins are installed near the line roller section. By suppressing line slack, the fins reduce the phenomenon of line dropping out of the lower part of the spool and line wrapping around the spool while the line is still twisted.
X Protect
For medium and small general-purpose spinning reels, which require lighter spinning, we focused on a non-contact structure that does not compromise the lightness of the spinning. In addition to conventional water-repellent treatment, a labyrinth structure that suppresses water penetration is combined to achieve high water-resistant performance despite the non-contact nature of the structure. It is used in the stopper bearing section and line roller section.
G Free Body
G FREE BODY technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
AR-C Spool
The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
Long Stroke Spool
The LONG STROKE SPOOL has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. It contributes to improved casting feel and distance.
Ci4
A new carbon material that is an evolution of the lightweight carbon material Ci4. The rigidity and durability have been significantly improved while maintaining the lightness, making it possible to make the reel smaller and lighter.
S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing
ONE-PIECE BAIL
One-piece bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.
Line Up
VF500A
VFC2000HGA
VF2500HGA
VFC3000HGA
VF4000A
VFC5000XGA
Specification
| MODEL | GEAR RATIO | DRAG (KG) | WEIGHT (G) | MONO LINE (MM-M) | PE LINE (NO.-M) | POWER PRO BRAID (LB/YD) | RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) | HANDLE LENGTH (MM) | BEARINGS |
| VF500A | 5.6 | 2.5 | 140 | 0.20-110 | 0.6-185, 0.8-140, 1-110 | 5-135, 8-105, 10-65 | 69 | 40 | 6/1 |
| VFC2000HGA | 6 | 3 | 155 | 0.18-215, 0.20-195, 0.25-120 | 1-300, 1.2-200, 1.5-140 | 10-140, 15-115, 20-95 | 81 | 45 | 7/1 |
| VF2500HGA | 5.8 | 9 | 175 | 0.25-160 | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 10-150, 15-145, 30-100 | 86 | 55 | 7/1 |
| VFC3000HGA | 5.8 | 9 | 180 | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 10-200, 20-140, 40-105 | 86 | 55 | 7/1 |
| VF4000A | 6.2 | 11 | 215 | 0.30-180, 0.35-130 | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 15-230, 30-180, 50-120 | 101 | 57 | 7/1 |
| VFC5000XGA | 6.2 | 11 | 225 | 0.35-175, 0.40-120 | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 20-260, 30-235, 40-185 | 101 | 57 | 7/1 |
