Product Description

SMOOTH DRAG 053-B CARBON DRAG KIT (Replaces Parts #15094 & #10271)

Upgrade your 1980s era Ambassadeur XLT or Pro Max with this precision Carbontex drag system.

The Smooth Drag 053-B Carbon Drag Kit is a specialized aftermarket upgrade designed for a specific generation of Abu Garcia baitcasters produced largely between 1988 and 1990. This kit replaces the original fiber washers (OEM parts #15094 and #10271) found in the "XLT Plus" and first-generation non-round profile reels.

If your vintage XLT or early Pro Max reel has a jerky drag or lacks stopping power, the original leather or felt washers have likely degraded. This Carbontex upgrade offers modern performance, providing silky smooth line release and higher heat tolerance than the factory materials ever could.

Product Features

• Part Type: Carbon Fiber Drag Washer Kit (Carbontex)

• Kit ID: Smooth Drag 053-B

• Replaces OEM Parts:

  • #15094 (Large Main Gear Washer)

  • #10271 (Small/Under-Gear Washer)

• Material: Premium Carbontex

• Benefits:

  • Eliminates "stuttering" during the fight.

  • Resistant to oil, grease, and water contamination.

  • Significantly extends the service life of the reel.

Why Upgrade Your XLT / Pro Max?

The Abu Garcia "XLT" and early low-profile reels utilize a unique drag stack different from the standard C3 round reels. The original washers in these 30+ year old reels are often dried out or compressed solid. Installing Carbontex washers restores the reel to better-than-new condition, allowing you to fish these classic "black body" reels with confidence against modern gamefish.

Tech Tip: This is a 2-washer set. Ensure you identify the correct location for the smaller #10271 washer (usually under the main gear or inside the recess depending on the specific model's schematic) and the larger #15094 washer.

Compatible Models

This kit fits a specific range of Abu Garcia reels, primarily the "XLT Plus" series and related models from the late 1980s.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur XLT Series:

• Ambassadeur 521 XLT Plus / 522 XLT Plus / 523 XLT Plus

• Ambassadeur 821 Plus / 822 Plus / 823 Plus

• Ambassadeur 1021 Plus / 1022 Plus

Abu Black Max Series (Gen 1):

• Black Max 1600 / 3600 (Verify schematic for 2-washer system)

Other Compatible Models:

• Select "Sprint" models or "Polaris" models from 1988-1989 utilizing the 15094/10271 combination.

Installation & Schematic Verification

Since this kit covers a transitional era of Abu Garcia engineering, verifying your specific reel's internals is crucial.

• Schematic Reference: You can locate and download the PDF schematic for your Ambassadeur XLT or Pro Max at www.reelschematic.com.

• Alternate Number Cross-Reference: Use part numbers 15094 and 10271 to confirm compatibility.

Note: These washers can be installed dry, but for the absolute smoothest performance, we recommend a light coating of Drag Grease.