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Shimano Stradic 2500 & C2500 (JDM): C2500S vs C2500SXG vs 2500S vs 2500SHG – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Shimano Japan's Stradic spec table lists 4 sizes with 2500 in the code: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S and 2500SHG. By spool size and drag they form 2 groups: C2500S and C2500SXG (44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke spool, 3 kg max drag, 185 g); 2500S and 2500SHG (47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke spool, 4 kg max drag, 220 g). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: C2500S 5.1:1, C2500SXG 6.3:1, 2500S 5.1:1, 2500SHG 5.8:1.

Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Shimano Stradic 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.

ItemC2500SC2500SXG2500S2500SHGSame in all?
Gear ratio5.1:16.3:15.1:15.8:1Differs
Weight185 g185 g220 g220 gDiffers
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120Same
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)5-110, 6-95, 8-705-110, 6-95, 8-705-110, 6-95, 8-705-110, 6-95, 8-70Same
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag3 kg3 kg4 kg4 kgDiffers
Practical drag (maker figure)2 kg2 kg2.5 kg2.5 kgDiffers
Bearings (ball/roller)6/16/16/16/1Same
Retrieve per crank70 cm87 cm75 cm86 cmDiffers
Handle length40 mm45 mm50 mm55 mmDiffers
Spool44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm strokeDiffers
Product code (品番)045805045812045829045836Differs
JAN code4969363045805496936304581249693630458294969363045836Differs
Yumeya spool typeS-31, S-32S-31, S-32S-33S-33Differs
List price in Japan¥27,700 excl. tax¥27,700 excl. tax¥28,300 excl. tax¥28,300 excl. taxDiffers
US SKU in our dataJDM onlyJDM onlyJDM onlyST2500HGFM (closest)

What is the difference between the Stradic 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 Stradic 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; handle length 40 mm vs 45 mm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.

C2500S vs 2500S

Differences in the official table: retrieve per crank 70 cm vs 75 cm; weight 185 g vs 220 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 40 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 Stradic 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: C2500S and C2500SXG at 185 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 220 g).
  • Highest max drag: 2500S and 2500SHG at 4 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: C2500SXG at 6.3:1.

How much line do the Shimano Stradic 2500 sizes hold?

Every Shimano Stradic 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.

LineC2500SC2500SXG2500S2500SHG
PE 0.6 gō200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)
PE 0.8 gō150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)
PE 1 gō120 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 Stradic 2500?

Shimano Japan lists the Stradic 2500 sizes at ¥27,700–¥28,300 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C2500S ¥27,700, C2500SXG ¥27,700, 2500S ¥28,300, 2500SHG ¥28,300. The cheapest are the C2500S and C2500SXG. In the US, Shimano North America lists ST2500HGFM at $254.99 (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 Stradic 2500?

Shimano North America's STRADIC FM table (checked 2026-10-08) lists ST2500HGFM (size code 2500HG). It does not have the same size code as a Japanese Stradic 2500 size, so we do not treat it as the same reel.

Every Stradic size: Japan vs US STRADIC FM → 2500SHG JDM vs ST2500HGFM · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Stradic 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

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Sources

US: Shimano North America STRADIC FM (checked 2026-10-08)