The Stella SW represents the pinnacle of innovation for Shimano reel technology and fish-fighting performance. For 2019, this flagship series has been upgraded and released in 8000, 10000 and 14000 sizes. For increased power and enhanced durability, this series features a range of upgrades. Infinity Drive has been incorporated for light and powerful winding and the upgraded Heatsink Drag (10000 and 14000 sizes) provides superior drag performance under extreme heat.
A waterproof rating of IPX8 is achieved through X-Protect and X-Shield with the aluminium Hagane Body acting as a rigid and super tough outer shell. Now special X-Protect rubber gaskets have been incorporated into the line roller, making this mechanism ten times more durable than the previous model. A new and improved compact rotor design features in the 8000 sizes and has made the reel 50g lighter than the comparable Stella SW models. The HG models are designed for both casting and jigging, whereas PG is geared for jigging applications and XG for saltwater casting. Available in stores March 2019.
| Product Code | Description | Mono Cap. Kg/m | Capacity DIA. mm/m | Capacity Power PE/m | Gear Ratio | Retrieve Per Crank CM | Bearings | Drag Power Kg | Weight G |
| STLSW8000HGC | Stella SWC 8000 HG | 7/215 | 0.37/275 | 40/340 | 5.6:1 | 107 | 13+1 | 25 | 625 |
| STLSW8000PGC | Stella SWC 8000 PG | 7/215 | 0.37/275 | 40/340 | 4.9:1 | 94 | 13+1 | 25 | 625 |
| STLSW10000PGC | Stella SWC 10000 PG | 9/201 | 0.40/300 | 50/360 | 4.9:1 | 102 | 13+1 | 25 | 670 |
| STLSW14000XGC | Stella SWC 14000 XG | 9/238 | 0.40/330 | 60/315 | 6.2:1 | 134 | 13+1 | 25 | 675 |