Shimano Exsence DC is the saltwater fine version Antares DC with a few modifications to its original.  The list of following high-end fearture is to make Exsence DC the smoothest, longest casting reel. It has New 4x8 DC computer controled brake specifically tuned to cast with PE braided lines mainly. Components are salt-resistant. Spool is narrowed by 10% to prevent dig-ins. Line alarm is installed to tell you when lines are pulled out. Micro module gears leave almost no gearing noise to hands. All of these features are housed in very sturdy Hagane body frame. Handle is enlonged to 90mm to have more cranking power.

Features
  4x8 DC brake Exsence tuned to suite best for PE braid
  Extra efficient X-SHIP gear system
  Micro modele gears
  Hagane aluminum alloy body
  Sealed anti-rust ball bearings S-ARB
  S3D balanced spool
  Silent tune, pre-load spool spin system remove wobble from spool spin
  Clicking star drag
  Line alarm when lines are pulled
  Super free spool design
  One touch removable side plate
  Low sitting, small palming body
  Fine for saltwater
  Made in Japan

Model  Ratio  Weight  Bearing  Drag  Retrieve  Handle  Line
DC XG  7.8:1  225g  10+1  4.5kg  91cm  90mm  0.285mm-100m