Description
Century Eliminator X80
The Century Eliminator X80 is the result of thousands of hours of design, testing, and refinement. It represents the most advanced overlap joint, high-performance, UK-built shore rod in the Eliminator range. Each version was trialled by our dedicated consultants and tested extensively on in-house rigs. Because of this process, the final rod is balanced, powerful, and precise.
The X80 offers a very responsive tip that stiffens progressively through the curve. This action stores energy in the butt and releases it smoothly on the cast. New mandrel tooling and innovative composite patterns allow a semi-tapered butt with phased tapers. An adjustable reel seat ensures optimum comfort and positioning.
Positioned between the Eliminator T800 and T900, the X80 is ideal for clean to mixed ground fishing. Think open beaches such as Chesil and Dungeness. At 13’6″, the length sits in the sweet spot for many surfcasters. It remains light despite its rating of up to 7oz plus bait. With a slim 19.7mm butt diameter, the rod feels comfortable in most hands.
This model is also the first in the Eliminator range to feature the new Overlap Joint. It loads beautifully with 5½oz or 6oz plus bait. Therefore, it will suit a wide range of anglers. Expect extra distance in your cast thanks to the rod’s innovation and design.
Materials and Technology
The X80 uses Spread Tow Fabric (STF), HPR resin, and Autoclave Technology. This combination delivers strength, performance, and significant AT-T anti-twist properties. STF is applied to the butt and lower tip, reinforcing the anti-twist structure. It is the same material used in Formula One chassis for ultimate strength-to-weight performance.
The rod also comes fitted with lightweight Titanium K guides. These guides reduce weight while maintaining toughness. As part of the Eliminator X series, the X80 confirms Century’s reputation for pushing sea rod design forward.
| Length | Casting Ratio | Butt Length | Tip Length | Butt Diameter* | Guides | Rod Bag | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13′ 6″ | 4 – 7oz | Equal | Equal | 0.77″ | AT Titanium K | Yes |
- Gearbox Design Butt and Autoclave Technology
- Blank finish: Spread Tow Fabric(STF). Tip – Unground natural carbon and STF
- Compound Tapered Butt with Overlap Joint
- Factory Rod Finish: American Tackle Titanium K Guides
- Turquoise underwrap featuring silver inlays and tipping with Jet black
- Marine grade etched stainless steel trim band at lower butt
- Japanese shrink rubber (JSR) handle
- JSR rubber separator grip at joint area of butt tip
- Reflective tape on blank at top guides
- Century carbon reducer available as optional extra
- Century DPS sliding reel seat
- Century padded rod case with partition