Preston Innovations Superium X25 14.5m Pole

Preston Innovations Superium X25 14.5m Pole

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that for many match anglers, 14.5 meters is the “Goldilocks” length—it’s long enough to reach those crucial mid-river channels or far-bank features on most commercials, without the added weight and cost of a full 16m setup. The Preston Innovations Superium X25 is designed specifically to fill this gap, offering a high-performance, mid-range pole that punches far above its weight class.

Built using premium Japanese carbon technology, the X25 is remarkably stiff and well-balanced. It’s an ideal choice for the dedicated club angler or the progressing match fisherman who needs a reliable all-rounder. With Dura Wrap technology reinforcing every joint, the X25 is tough enough to withstand the “bagging” sessions of summer while remaining refined enough to pick up the tiniest of indications during a freezing winter league round.

Detailed Specifications

The Superium X25 Package

Preston Innovations has put together a generous package for the X25, ensuring you have the right kit for various species and tactics.

• 14.5m Superium X25 Pole (Match Kit pre-fitted)

• 1 x F1 Top Kit (2.4m)

• 2 x Carp Top Kits (2.4m)

• 1 x Kup Kit

• 1 x Superium 14.5m Mini Extension

• Preston Hardcase Pole Safe

Pro Tip: Perfecting the Puller Tension

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The X25 comes with the Roller Pulla System pre-installed in the Carp and F1 kits. To get the most out of this, don’t just “set and forget” your elastic. On the X25, because of its superb recovery speed, you can afford to fish a slightly softer elastic than usual. When a big fish is nearly ready for the net, use the Roller Pulla to take up the slack—this puts the control back in your hands and reduces the risk of the hook pulling out at the last second.

Where to Use the X25

• Commercial All-Rounder: The X25 is at its best when you are alternating between fishing “short” for silvers and “long” for carp. Its balance makes it effortless to ship in and out frequently.

• Snake Lakes: The 14.5m length is perfect for reaching the far bank of typical snake-style commercials. The rigidity ensures you can “drop” the rig precisely against the far-bank reeds where big carp love to hide.

• Natural Lakes & Canals: While it has “X25” power, its finesse at 11m and 13m is surprising. It’s light enough for long-lining for skimmers or fishing a heavy pole rig in a bit of flow on a river.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I extend this to 16m later if I want to?

A: While the X25 is sold as a 14.5m package, the sections are built to the same mandrel as the rest of the Superium range. However, we generally recommend sticking to the 14.5m length for this specific model to maintain its optimum balance and stiffness.

Q: How does the “Easy-Ship” finish help?

A: The Easy-Ship finish is a specialized anti-friction coating applied to the carbon. It prevents the pole from “sticking” to your hands in humid weather or when your hands are covered in groundbait and slime, allowing for much smoother shipping and landing of fish.

Q: Are the top kits the same as the X55 and X75?

A: Yes, exactly the same. This is the beauty of the Superium system. If you break a kit or want to add more “Short Grey” kits to your X25, any Superium X kit will fit perfectly without any sanding or adjustment needed.

Q: Is it strong enough for margin fishing?

A: Absolutely. While it’s a 14.5m match pole, the lower sections are incredibly robust. For dedicated “down the edge” work for monsters, we recommend using the Carp Kits provided, which are reinforced to handle the high-torque stress of close-range combat.