Shimano Japan spec table (22 Stella, 2022 model), checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Stella 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 | C2500S | C2500SXG | 2500S | 2500SHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 6.3:1 | 5.1:1 | 5.8:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g | 205 g | 205 g | Differs |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Max drag | 3 kg | 3 kg | 4 kg | 4 kg | Differs |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg | Differs |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 70 cm | 87 cm | 75 cm | 86 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 45 mm | 45 mm | 50 mm | 55 mm | Differs |
| Spool | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Differs |
| Product code (品番) | 043856 | 043863 | 043870 | 043887 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363043856 | 4969363043863 | 4969363043870 | 4969363043887 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | S-31, S-32 | S-31, S-32 | S-33 | S-33 | Differs |
| List price in Japan | ¥92,700 excl. tax | ¥92,700 excl. tax | ¥93,700 excl. tax | ¥93,700 excl. tax | Differs |
| US SKU in our data | JDM only | JDM only | JDM only | STL2500HGFK (closest) |
What is the difference between the Stella 2500S and 2500SHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm; handle length 50 mm vs 55 mm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Stella 2500 sizes differ?
C2500S vs C2500SXG
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6.3:1; retrieve per crank 70 cm vs 87 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
C2500S vs 2500S
Differences in the official table: retrieve per crank 70 cm vs 75 cm; weight 175 g vs 205 g; max drag 3 kg vs 4 kg; spool 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke vs 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke; handle length 45 mm vs 50 mm. Same: gear ratio, PE capacity (gō-m), 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 Stella 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: C2500S and C2500SXG at 175 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 205 g).
- Highest max drag: 2500S and 2500SHG at 4 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: C2500SXG at 6.3:1.
How much line do the Shimano Stella 2500 sizes hold?
Every Shimano Stella 2500 size prints the same PE capacity: 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m). The suffix changes the gear, not the spool.
| Line | C2500S | C2500SXG | 2500S | 2500SHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) |
| PE 0.8 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 1 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 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 Stella 2500?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella 2500 sizes at ¥92,700–¥93,700 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C2500S ¥92,700, C2500SXG ¥92,700, 2500S ¥93,700, 2500SHG ¥93,700. The cheapest are the C2500S and C2500SXG. In the US, Shimano North America lists STL2500HGFK at $864.99 (MSRP); we do not convert currencies.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
Is there a US Stella 2500?
Shimano North America's STELLA FK table (checked 2026-10-05) lists STL2500HGFK (size code 2500HG). It does not have the same size code as a Japanese Stella 2500 size, so we do not treat it as the same reel.
Every Stella size: Japan vs US STELLA FK → 2500SHG JDM vs STL2500HGFK · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Stella 2500 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C2500S S-31, S-32, C2500SXG S-31, S-32, 2500S S-33 and 2500SHG S-33. 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 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 Nexave 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500HG
- 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)
- Vanquish 2500S vs Exist LT2500S vs Twin Power 2500S
- Shimano 2500SHG Compared: Vanquish, Stella, Twin Power, Stradic
Other 22 Stella sizes
Stella 2000 · Stella 3000 · Stella 4000 · All 16 22 Stella sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 22 Stella feature site (spec table with the same product codes) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya fitting list for spinning reels (夢屋 機種別取付一覧 PDF) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool spec table (夢屋ライトウェイトカスタムスプール) (checked 2026-10-05)
US: Shimano North America STELLA FK (checked 2026-10-05)