Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Nexave 2500 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | 2500 | 2500S | 2500HG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5:1 | 5:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 250 g | 255 g | 250 g | Differs |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | Not confirmed | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-160 | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | 0.25-160 | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | Not confirmed | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Max drag | 4 kg | 4 kg | 4 kg | Same |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg | Same |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 73 cm | 73 cm | 91 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | Same |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 049476 | 049483 | 049490 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363049476 | 4969363049483 | 4969363049490 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| List price in Japan | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| US SKU in our data | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | NEX2500HGFJC |
What is the difference between the Nexave 2500 and 2500S?
Differences in the official table: weight 250 g vs 255 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same: gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Nexave 2500 sizes differ?
2500S vs 2500HG
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm; weight 255 g vs 250 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 vs 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220. Same: max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.
Which Shimano Nexave 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: 2500 and 2500HG at 250 g (heaviest: 2500S, 255 g).
- Highest max drag: 2500, 2500S and 2500HG at 4 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: 2500HG at 6.2:1.
How much line do the Shimano Nexave 2500 sizes hold?
PE capacity differs between these sizes: 2500 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500S 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; 2500HG 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 (gō-m).
| Line | 2500 | 2500S | 2500HG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | Not printed | 200 m (219 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 0.8 gō | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 1 gō | 320 m (350 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) | 320 m (350 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | 270 m (295 yd) | Not printed | 270 m (295 yd) |
| PE 1.5 gō | 220 m (241 yd) | Not printed | 220 m (241 yd) |
| Nylon 2 gō | 170 m (186 yd) | Not printed | 170 m (186 yd) |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Nylon 3 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | Not printed | 120 m (131 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 2 gō | 140 m (153 yd) | Not printed | 140 m (153 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō | 125 m (137 yd) | Not printed | 125 m (137 yd) |
| Fluorocarbon 3 gō | 100 m (109 yd) | Not printed | 100 m (109 yd) |
Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.
How much is the JDM Shimano Nexave 2500?
Not confirmed (checked 2026-10-13).
Is there a US Nexave 2500?
Shimano North America's NEXAVE FJ table (checked 2026-10-13) lists NEX2500HGFJC (size code 2500HG) and NEX2500HGFJ (size code 2500HG). 2500HG has the same size code in Japan; the other 2500 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Nexave size: Japan vs US NEXAVE FJ → 2500HG JDM vs NEX2500HGFJC · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Nexave 2500 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 2500 not confirmed, 2500S not confirmed and 2500HG not confirmed. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub
2500 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Twin Power 2500: C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stella 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Stradic 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Daiwa Exist 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Airity 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H-QD
- Daiwa Certate 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-XH, FC LT2500S-DH, LT2500, LT2500-H
- Daiwa Luvias 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-DH, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa Caldia 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-H, LT2500, LT2500S, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Freams 2500: LT2500D, LT2500, LT2500S-XH
- Daiwa Revros 2500: LT2500D, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH
- Daiwa Airity ST 2500: SF2500SS-H-QD, LT2500S-XH-QD
- Shimano Miravel 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Nasci 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500SHG
- Shimano Sahara 2500: 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Sedona 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500S, 2500S PE1010, 2500SDH
- Shimano Ultegra 2500: C2500SHG, 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanford 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanquish CE 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Shimano FX 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna 2500 (the only 2500 size in its series)
Other Nexave sizes
All 15 Nexave sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ネクサーブ) (checked 2026-10-13)
US: Shimano North America NEXAVE FJ (checked 2026-10-13)