Kilwell Gladiator 37-60 kg DBB Swivel Top Rod Elite Pro

Meet the Kilwell NZ Gladiator 37-60kg DBB Swivel Top Rod — engineered around an E-Gass fibreglass blank to balance a lighter, reactive tip with a robust butt for crisp bite detection on braided line and the torque to drive huge billfish from heavy cover.

• Length: 1.89 m
• IGFA 37‑60 kg swordfish rod
• AFTCO SHD Wind-on Swivel Top for rod holders and electric reels
• Super hard silicon carbide guides; saltwater resistant
• Detachable aluminium bent butt for extra leverage
• EVA foregrips; comfortable, non‑slip in wet conditions
• Underbound and overbound guides for durability and line guidance
• Versatile saltwater performance for swordfish, marlin, and big tuna with braid
• Kilwell Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Made in New Zealand; Kilwell Rodcraft
• Ships directly from local suppliers; ready-to-fish Gladiator

This Gladiator isn’t a generic rod — it’s the culmination of years of customer feedback, designed to fit a wide range of boats and deep-dropping styles. The lighter tip delivers sharper bite indication on daytime swords, while the substantial butt power handles the demanding pulls of giant fish. The AFTCO swivel top streamlines rod-holder setups, especially when pairing with electric reels.