The Daiwa Basia X45X is Daiwa's flagship UK-built carp rod, using X45X Full Shield blank construction for a fast-recovering, distance-capable action.
The range is available in 12ft and 13ft models with 3.25lb and 3.75lb test curves. The 12ft 3.25lb is the more all-round option, while the heavier 3.75lb models are aimed more at distance casting and bigger-water work.
Key specification details include HVF carbon, V-JOINT Alpha spigot joints, an ALPS ARD reel seat, Seaguide TDG skeletal rings and a Japanese shrink-tube handle.
For the complete testing notes and verdict, read our Daiwa Basia X45X review.
| Lengths | 12ft, 13ft |
| Main Use | Distance Fishing rod, Main Carp Rod |
| Test Curve | 3.25lb, 3.75lb |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Lengths | Available in 12ft and 13ft lengths, with no 10ft stalking option in the range. |
| Test curves | The range is focused around 3.25lb and 3.75lb models, with the lighter option more all-round and the heavier option more distance-focused. |
| Blank construction | X45X Full Shield blank construction runs bias carbon through the full rod for recovery, stability and distance casting. |
| Reel seat | A premium ALPS reel seat with double locking screws is used to keep big-pit reels secure. |
| Guides | SeaGuide TDG rings are used to reduce weight and friction while supporting the rod's casting action. |
Here is how the Daiwa Basia X45X Carp Rod compares against other carp rods. This table uses eTackle review ratings and current exported product prices.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Daiwa Basia X45X Carp Rod | £279.99 | |
| Century Stealth Graphene Carp Rod | £489.99 | |
| Harrison Torrix Carp Rod | £295.00 | |
| Free Spirit Hi-S Carp Rod | £379.00 | |
| Century C2 Mk2 Carp Rod | £465.00 | |
| Daiwa Infinity MT X45 Carp Rod | £376.00 | |
| Greys AirCurve Carp Rod | £149.99 | |
| Daiwa Longbow X45 | £139.99 | |
| Fox Horizon X3 Carp Rod | £76.99 |
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Yes, the Basia X45X is genuinely one of the best flagship carp rods on the UK market and for serious anglers chasing distance and feel it's hard to fault. The X45X Full Shield carbon construction, Magnum Taper action and UK build quality put it firmly in the top tier of distance carp rods, and the slightly softer tip means it plays fish beautifully too. Just go in with both eyes open about the price.
The Basia X45X is the genuine step up from the Infinity X45 in pure spec terms, with the 45-degree carbon layering running through the entire blank rather than just the lower section. It feels slightly lighter, casts a fraction further, and the tip is a touch more forgiving when you're playing fish. The Infinity wins on value because it's significantly cheaper at RRP and gets you 90% of the way there.
Pick the 13ft 3.75lb if distance is your priority on bigger venues, since the extra length and stiffer test curve give you maximum casting authority for big pit work. The 12ft 3.25lb is the better choice for mixed-range fishing or accuracy work where you need a more forgiving feel. Daiwa also offer dedicated 12ft Spod (4.5lb) and Marker (4.25lb) models for serious distance setups.
X45X Full Shield is Daiwa's name for layering carbon at 45-degree angles in alternating directions through the entire length of the blank, rather than just the lower sections. The result is a near-zero torque profile that keeps the lead flying straight on the cast, which translates directly to extra distance and pin-sharp accuracy. It's the headline upgrade over the Infinity X45.
Yes, the 13ft 3.75lb Basia X45X is built specifically as a big pit distance weapon and it's about as capable a tool as you can buy for the job. The Magnum Taper profile combined with the full-length X45X carbon means the blank stores power efficiently and snaps the tip straight on release, which is what gets a four-ounce lead out to extreme range. Pair it with a proper big pit reel and you're not going to find a venue this rod can't reach.
At full RRP the Basia X45X is a serious investment and you really need to want the flagship spec to justify it, because the cheaper Infinity X45 gets you most of the way there for meaningfully less. The good news is that street pricing from the right partner stockist often comes in at well under half list price, and at those numbers the value calculation completely changes. Watch for the deals.
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