What is Orochi X10 All About?
X10 organic fibers harness flax cellulose microfibrils, the orthogonal layers that provide much of the
structure of plant walls. Deployed in select Porsche® and BMW® racecars, natural fiber is quickly
emerging as a viable alternative to artificial carbon fiber in select applications, due to its superior
damping and shock-absorbing characteristics. Experimenting with this material throughout the
blank production process, Megabass engineers selected X10 as a finishing wrap that extends from
the rear grip to the mid-section.
The proprietary organic fibers of the X10 exhibit several unique characteristics. Firstly, they are
lighter than their carbon counterparts. Secondly, organic fibers exhibit superior dampening
properties, suppressing the blank’s unwanted axial shake. This not only reduces extraneous “noise”
to channel key information to the angler’s hands but tames excess vibration for a quicker blank-
recovery rate and reduced angler fatigue. Lastly, X10 is highly shock-absorbent, adding a protective
layer to shield the blank’s carbon fiber core from external stressors.
The core blank of the OROCHI X10 leverages the ultra-lightweight carbon graphite of the
DESTROYER® series. Produced with a special composite method, this premium carbon material
delivers the kind of sharp sensitivity and crisp control that has led to the DESTROYER’s legendary
outperformance. Wrapped around this high-performance core from the mid-section through the
base of the rod is the X10 organic fiber composite. With its superior damping control, it enables a
more direct and intuitive connection between angler and equipment, exhibiting a blank flex that is
a joy to experience.
Megabass Orochi X10 Casting Rods
F1.5-65XT CLIFFHANGER
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’5 | Lure: 1/8-3/8oz | Line: 6-12lb| Power: L | Action: Fast
The CLIFFHANGER, a bait finesse ally trusted by discerning specialists, has been further refined with
X10 blank technology. These extra-dimensional blanks, created together with Hirokazu Kawabe, a
leading professional tournament angler, deliver intuitive and precise operability and extremely high
cast accuracy, virtually eliminating any interference between angler and target.
Megabass’ unique guide setting, which employs the smallest diameter micro guides in the X10 lineup, contributes to its ultra-sensitive characteristics, transmitting tentative short bites with brilliant clarity. It can be used not only with small baits such as mini cranks and neko rigs, but also with finesse shad plugs.
This is a competition-spec model built to take the fight to the forefront of bait finesse.
F3-610XT RAPID VIPER
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’10 | Lure: 1/4-5/8oz | Line: 8-18lb| Power: L | Action: Med Fast
The RAPID VIPER is built for fast-moving medium to small sized lures and light Texas rigs,
empowering anglers with a sense of featherweight maneuverability. The X10’s ultra-lightweight
blanks transmit a perfect balance of tension and forgiveness, generating outsized castability and
viper-quick hooksets to expand the attack range of lightweight lures.
The essence of the RAPID VIPER lies in the union of light cranking and light softbait games within a single rod. Its dynamic performance makes it a preferred tool for bank fishing, where selection is often restricted by mobility.
F4-68XT JABBERWOK
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’8 | Lure: 1/4-3/4oz| Line: 8-20lb| Power: ML| Action: Fast Regular
The JABBERWOCK, once the core of the Destroyer’s mid-weight versatile rods, has been reborn
with X10 blank technology for the modern era. Ideally suited for aggressive, fast-moving tactics
with the VISION ONETEN series, DEEP-X series, vibrations, spinnerbaits, and bladed jigs, as well as
long distance games with medium to large topwater plugs such as the I-WING, angler presentations
can be controlled delicately or boldly at long distances.
JABBERWOCK exhibits a sharp, fast-taper design that contributes to high sensitivity at low loads. At high loads, the bend curve deepens well into the mid-section, shifting to a regular taper to absorb surging targets and quick load-changes. The JABBERWOCK, once the benchmark for versatility, has reawakened as a key player in the Orochi X10 series.
F4.5-611XT SUPER ELSEIL
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’11 | Lure: 1/4-3/4oz | Line: 8-20lb | Power: M| Action: Med Fast Regular
Based on the renowned ELSEIL, the original spirit has been reimagined with X10 technology to
provide even greater range and precision. The X10’s superior dampening performance reduces the
axial shake so often experienced in longer shafts, refining the blank’s feedback to the angler and
reducing fatigue.
The SUPER ELSEIL’s high-tension carbon tip and medium-fast taper is perfect for
fast-moving lures, no-sinker soft baits and lightweight rigs. Crisp shaft performance is a welcome
ally when fishing spinnerbaits, jerkbaits or reaction baits in and around submerged vegetation,
providing the sharpness necessary to cut free of weeds and trigger the bite. Under high loads, the
blank bends smoothly and deeply into its strong mid-section for sure control. The SUPER ELSEIL
brings crisp versatility to the X10 series.
F5-70XT BANDERSNATCH
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 7’0 | Lure: 3/8-1oz | Line: 10-25lb | Power: M | Action: Med Fast Regular
Drawing inspiration from the Destroyer® BANDERSNATCH, the F5-70XT is designed to dominate the
power fishing game with medium to heavyweight lures. Re-engineered with X10 blank material to
bring its updated specs to modern waters, BANDERSNATCH is made for anglers who challenge big
fish with aggressive deep cranking, larger topwaters, swimbaits, and slow-rolling heavy spinner
baits.
The X10’s lightweight and torquey characteristics deliver an intuitive feel with a high power-to-
weight ratio, delivering the aggressiveness required to cover fish with 3/8oz. jigs and Texas rigs.
BANDERSNATCH is a versatile medium-heavy challenger, built for monster approaches.
F5.5-69XT BEARING DOWN
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’9 | Lure: 3/8-1.5oz | Line: 10-25lb| Power: MH | Action: Fast
The jig and Texas rig model from the original Destroyer® series has been reimagined in the Orochi
X10. Designed alongside Hirokazu Kawabe, one of Japan’s leading football jig experts, the BEARING
DOWN reveals a new dimension of jig fishing. Realizing the full potential of X10 blank design, the
F5.1/2-69XT exhibits high blank tension and refined sensitivity, anchored by a torquey butt section.
The X10’s formidable power-to-weight ratio inspires confidence and control, while the blank’s
precision tip section enables minute angler input and the kind of sensitivity required to ascend the
podium. Further, BEARING DOWN is an extremely powerful choice when fishing downhill in deep
reservoirs.
F6.5-66XT DESTRUCTION 66
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’6 | Lure: 1/2-2.5oz | Line: 12-30lb | Power: H | Action: Regular
The DESTRUCTION 66 is a compact powerhouse built for highly technical big bait games. Armed
with double-footed guides, the X10 blank produces superior torque for strong shaft performance
that does not retreat under load. Delivering quick, decisive hooksets that can penetrate the thick
jaws of monsters, the deeply powerful shaft can withstand fearsome surges and maintain control
throughout the fight.
Demonstrating excellent controllability of 2oz.-class baits such as the i-SLIDE 187R and MEGADOG-X, the DESTRUCTION 66 is comfortable handling large swimbaits, heavyweight bladed jigs and spinnerbaits day in and day out. Also adept at close-quarters frogging, the compact shaft enables pinpoint cast and control to maximize the productivity of small, open water pockets in dense cover.
F7-71XT SWAMP SURVIVOR
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 7’1 | Lure: 1/2-3oz | Line: 12-30lb | Power: H | Action: Med Fast Regular
The SWAMP SURVIVOR is a power-playing frog and swimbait model designed for heavy vegetation
areas. The X10 displays high shaft rigidity and outstanding maneuverability. In the frog game, this
translates into devastatingly quick and powerful hooksets and the kind of relentless power that can
overcome the struggles of deep-cover monsters. In open water around weed edges, standing
timber, and other cover, the SURVIVOR is a perfect choice for big baits and swimbaits, displaying
ample power to keep hard-won bites free of entanglement. Finished with double-footed guides
and double thread-wrapping, SWAMP SURVIVOR is fully armed for versatile power games.
F7-72XT BUSHADDER
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 7’2 | Lure: ½-2.5oz | Line: 12-30lb | Power: H| Action: Fast
The BUSHADDER is a quick-strike jig shaft that fearlessly sends jigs and Texas rigs into impregnable
brush areas, dense laydowns, and labyrinthine structure. This is a precision American cover attack
model born of Megabass’ tournament-tested expertise, delivering “tip-up” balance that naturally
supports pendulum casts, the sensitivity to paint a vivid picture of bottom contours and
composition, and the intuitive control that comes with integrated equipment.
X10 blanks offer the kind of relentless performance to deliver hammer-quick hooksets and tap a wellspring of power to haul targets from complex cover situations without sacrificing the initiative. This is an aggressively tuned, pure competition-spec jig game special.
F9-710XT ANACONDA
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 7’10| Lure: 1-7oz | Line: 16-40lb | Power: XXH| Action: Regular
Like its namesake, ANACONDA is built to overwhelm record-class targets with relentless torque and
power. Ideally suited for punching and frogging in super heavy cover areas, long distance games
with big swimbaits, and approaches with magnum baits up to 7 oz., ANACONDA is ready to take the
fight to bass fishing destinations around the world.
ANACONDA is a full-contact, extra-heavy rod that sends big baits to the farthest reaches with ease, boldly challenging monsters lurking just out of reach. X10 blanks are strong and lightweight, enabling superb balance to reduce angler fatigue on the frontlines.
Megabass Orochi X10 Casting Rods
F1-610XTS HIBIKARI
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’10 | Lure: 1/16-3/8oz| Line: 3-8lb | Power: UL | Action: Regular
HIBAKARI dials up the versatility of finesse spinning, enabling long distance castability to send
lightweight rigs to the realms of target fish, taking over in high-wind situations that often relegate
baitcasting reels to the sidelines. X10 organic fibers offers excellent vibration control to limit axial
shaft shake and delivers surprising lifting power to overturn the conventional wisdom of
lightweight rods. HIBAKARI is best suited to distance fishing using a variety of lightweight rigs over a
wide area and is also adept at finesse plugging with small minnow baits and tiny crankbaits.
F2.5-68XTS YAMAKAGASHI
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’8 | Lure: 1/32-3/4oz | Line: 3-10lb | Power: L| Action: Fast
The YAMAKAGASHI is a multi-faceted rod that brings lightweight versatility to any location. The
X10’s supple, dynamic blanks allow anglers to utilize such varied approaches as no-sinker and jig-
head rigs, drop-shotting, and twitching light topwater plugs and shads.
The X10 organic fiber’s dampening properties reduces unwanted blank-shake, allowing anglers to perform crisp and rhythmic rod work that falls into an easy cadence. The X10’s high maneuverability and precision angler feel allow minute lure control for precision approaches. The highly responsive YAMAKAGASHI is an extremely versatile spinning model with outsized power and control.
F3st-611XTS MEDUSA
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 6’11 | Lure: 1/8-1/2oz| Line: 4-12lb | Power: L| Action: Ex Fast
The MEDUSA finesse spinning rod is a bottom-contact special with a highly sensitive solid tip and deep wellspring of power to secure hard-won bites. Perfect for mid-strolling, sparse cover approaches using light rigs, deep water drop-shotting, no-sinker rigs and long-distance searches with light plugs, MEDUSA’s solid tip yields invitingly to short bites for new hooking opportunities and offers angler input with extreme precision.
Anchored by a deceptively strong butt section, X10 blanks deliver decisive hooksets and sure control throughout the fight. Built to conquer the toughest fields, MEDUSA is a deep approach model equipped with a solid tip to deliver otherworldly sensitivity and control to capture even the lightest of bites.
F3.5-70XTS JADE PYTHON
MSRP: $399 USD Length: 7’0 | Lure: 1/8-5/8oz| Line: 6-16lb | Power: ML | Action: Med Fast
The JADE PYTHON, the renowned high-power spinning model, has been revitalized with X10
organic fiber. The X10 material reinforces the rigidity of the butt section, which allows anglers to
attack tangled timber and intricate bushes with lightweight rigs. In addition to its high-torque
characteristics, the new JADE PYTHON benefits from the X10’s lightweight construction for nimble
handling and integrated feel.
With the kind of sensitivity that enables the angler to trace bottom composition with clarity, JADE PYTHON stands out in subtle transition areas, sparse cover and complicated structure where navigation happen by feel alone. JADE PYTHON also excels in long distance applications with minnows, shad, and small vibrations in windy situations where baitcasting equipment often under-delivers. A masterpiece of high-torque spinning is reborn for modern waters.
Megabass Orochi X10 Available Now
The X10 is the most significant rod in the OROCHI’s storied history, opening the door of materials
innovation to a better future. Inspired by the Japanese government’s commitment to Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), which focus on global goals of social, cultural, environmental, and
economic wellbeing, X10 integrates naturally-derived blank material to take another step towards
better stewardship of our angling future.
All model descriptions were provided directly from Megabass
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