X-Ship for rigidity and cranking power
Paladin gear durability enhancement
Propulsion line management system
Direct-drive mechanism (thread-in attachment)

Not content to just add a few bearings or change the style,Shimano
upgraded the Stradic with innovations to improve your overall fishing
experience.X-Ship technology adds rigidity and cranking power,making
the handle easier to turn with or without load.The machined-aluminum
handle has a direct-drive mechanism (threaded directly into the drive
gear)