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 Ultegra 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 | C2500SHG | 2500 | 2500SHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6:1 | 5.1:1 | 5.8:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | 210 g | Differs |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Not confirmed | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | 0.25-160 | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | Not confirmed | Differs |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | Not confirmed | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | Differs |
| Max drag | 3 kg | 9 kg | 4 kg | Differs |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg | 3.5 kg | 2.5 kg | Differs |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 83 cm | 75 cm | 86 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 45 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | Differs |
| Spool | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Differs |
| Product code (品番) | 047960 | 047977 | 047984 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363047960 | 4969363047977 | 4969363047984 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Differs |
| List price in Japan | ¥19,500 excl. tax | ¥20,000 excl. tax | ¥20,000 excl. tax | Differs |
| US SKU in our data | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
What is the difference between the Ultegra 2500 and 2500SHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm; weight 215 g vs 210 g; max drag 9 kg vs 4 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same: spool, handle length, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Ultegra 2500 sizes differ?
C2500SHG vs 2500
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 6:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 83 cm vs 75 cm; weight 180 g vs 215 g; max drag 3 kg vs 9 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 vs 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; spool 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke vs 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke; handle length 45 mm vs 55 mm. Same: 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 Ultegra 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: C2500SHG at 180 g (heaviest: 2500, 215 g).
- Highest max drag: 2500 at 9 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: C2500SHG at 6:1.
How much line do the Shimano Ultegra 2500 sizes hold?
PE capacity differs between these sizes: C2500SHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; 2500 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500SHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m).
| Line | C2500SHG | 2500 | 2500SHG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | 200 m (219 yd) | Not printed | 200 m (219 yd) |
| PE 0.8 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 1 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | 320 m (350 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | Not printed | 270 m (295 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 1.5 gō | Not printed | 220 m (241 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2 gō | Not printed | 170 m (186 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | Not printed | 150 m (164 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 3 gō | Not printed | 120 m (131 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2 gō | Not printed | 140 m (153 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō | Not printed | 125 m (137 yd) | Not printed |
| Fluorocarbon 3 gō | Not printed | 100 m (109 yd) | Not printed |
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 Ultegra 2500?
Shimano Japan lists the Ultegra 2500 sizes at ¥19,500–¥20,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): C2500SHG ¥19,500, 2500 ¥20,000, 2500SHG ¥20,000. The cheapest is the C2500SHG.
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 Ultegra 2500?
Shimano North America's ULTEGRA FD table (checked 2026-10-13) lists ULT2500HGD (size code 2500HG). It does not have the same size code as a Japanese Ultegra 2500 size, so we do not treat it as the same reel.
Every Ultegra size: Japan vs US ULTEGRA FD → JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Ultegra 2500 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C2500SHG not confirmed, 2500 not confirmed and 2500SHG 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 Nexave 2500: 2500, 2500S, 2500HG
- Shimano Sahara 2500: 2500, 2500SHG
- Shimano Sedona 2500: 2500, 2500HG, 2500S, 2500S PE1010, 2500SDH
- 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 Ultegra sizes
Ultegra 3000 · All 11 Ultegra sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アルテグラ) (checked 2026-10-13)
US: Shimano North America ULTEGRA FD (checked 2026-10-13)