At a glance
- Type: spinning reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 15.
- Gear ratio range: 4.4–6.4:1. Weight range: 140–220 g. Max drag range: 3–11 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥65,300–¥68,500 before consumption tax (Shimano Japan, checked 2026-10-11). US list price of the paired US SKUs: $529.99–$539.99. Price by size
- US market: same-code US SKU for 5 of 15 sizes (US range: Vanquish C); closest US size only for 0; no US SKU in our data for 10.
Quick picks from the table: lightest 1000SSSPG (140 g); highest gear C3000XG (6.4:1); most drag 4000MHG, 4000XG and C5000XG (11 kg); cheapest 1000SSSPG, C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG (¥65,300).
Which Vanquish sizes share the same body?
Sizes that print the same spool dimensions and max drag in Shimano Japan's table are grouped together. Within a group, the size code mostly changes the gear ratio (and sometimes handle or weight). This is our grouping from the official figures, not a Shimano frame definition, and it says nothing about whether parts swap.
| Sizes | Spool | Max drag | Weight | Gear ratios | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000SSSPG | 40 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 3 kg | 140 g | 4.4:1 | – |
| C2000S, C2000SHG | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 3 kg | 145 g | 5.1–6:1 | VQC2000SHGC |
| C2500S, C2500SXG | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 3 kg | 150 g | 5.1–6.3:1 | – |
| 2500S, 2500SHG | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 4 kg | 165 g | 5.1–5.8:1 | VQ2500SHGC |
| C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 9 kg | 170–185 g | 5.1–6.4:1 | VQC3000SDHHGC, VQC3000XGC |
| 4000MHG, 4000XG, C5000XG | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | 11 kg | 205–220 g | 5.7–6.2:1 | VQ4000XGC |
Which Vanquish sizes are there?
Shimano Japan's table groups into these size numbers. Pages for a number compare every size that carries it (for example Vanquish 2000: C2000S vs C2000SHG).
- Vanquish 1000: 1000SSSPG (only size with this number)
- Vanquish 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Vanquish 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Vanquish 3000: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Vanquish 4000: 4000MHG, 4000XG
- Vanquish 5000: C5000XG (only size with this number)
Is there a Vanquish 1000? JDM 1000SSSPG vs US →
All 23 Vanquish sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Spool | Yumeya spool type | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000SSSPG | 4.4:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.3-120, 0.4-90 | 40 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-30 | 55 cm | ¥65,300 | JDM only | – |
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 145 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 69 cm | ¥65,300 | JDM only | – |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 145 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 81 cm | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC | $529.99 |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 150 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 70 cm | ¥65,300 | JDM only | – |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 150 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 87 cm | ¥65,300 | JDM only | – |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 165 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 75 cm | ¥66,400 | JDM only | – |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 165 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 86 cm | ¥66,400 | VQ2500SHGC | $529.99 |
| C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 9 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 75 cm | ¥67,500 | JDM only | – |
| C3000SDHHG | 5.8:1 | 175 g | 9 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 86 cm | ¥67,500 | VQC3000SDHHGC | $529.99 |
| C3000MHG | 5.8:1 | 170 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 86 cm | ¥66,400 | JDM only | – |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 170 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 94 cm | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC | $529.99 |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 84 cm | ¥67,500 | JDM only | – |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 205 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 93 cm | ¥67,500 | JDM only | – |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 205 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 101 cm | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC | $539.99 |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 220 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 101 cm | ¥68,500 | JDM only | – |
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
How much is the JDM Vanquish, and which size is cheapest?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanquish at ¥65,300–¥68,500 before consumption tax. The cheapest sizes are the 1000SSSPG, C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG at ¥65,300; the most expensive is the C5000XG at ¥68,500. The paired US SKUs list at $529.99–$539.99; we do not convert currencies.
- ¥65,300: 1000SSSPG, C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG
- ¥66,400: 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG
- ¥67,500: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, 3000MHG, 4000MHG, 4000XG
- ¥68,500: C5000XG
Size suffixes and gear ratio in this table
A summary of the official table, grouped by the letters at the end of the size code. It shows which gear ratios Shimano lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Shimano definition.
| Suffix | Sizes | Gear ratio | Retrieve per crank |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | 1000SSSPG | 4.4:1 | 55 cm |
| (no gear suffix) | C2000S, C2500S, 2500S, C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 69–75 cm |
| HG | C2000SHG, 2500SHG, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, 3000MHG, 4000MHG | 5.7–6:1 | 81–93 cm |
| XG | C2500SXG, C3000XG, 4000XG, C5000XG | 6.2–6.4:1 | 87–101 cm |
JDM vs USDM: 23 Vanquish
- C2000SHG (JDM) vs VQC2000SHGC (USDM): same size code.
- 2500SHG (JDM) vs VQ2500SHGC (USDM): same size code.
- C3000SDHHG (JDM) vs VQC3000SDHHGC (USDM): same size code.
- C3000XG (JDM) vs VQC3000XGC (USDM): same size code.
- 4000XG (JDM) vs VQ4000XGC (USDM): same size code.
Related pages
- Every Vanquish size: Japan vs US VANQUISH C
- Vanquish 2500S vs Exist LT2500S vs Twin Power 2500S
- Shimano 2500SHG Compared: Vanquish, Stella, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano C2000S Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano C2000SHG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano C3000SDHHG Compared: Stella vs Vanquish
- Shimano C3000XG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano 4000XG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano C5000XG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Official spool compatibility (Yumeya)
- All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Shimano series: Twin Power, 22 Stella, Stradic, 21 Calcutta Conquest, 26 Calcutta Conquest DC, Calcutta Conquest BFS, Metanium, Metanium DC, Antares, 21 Antares DC, Antares DC MD, Scorpion DC MD, 24 Scorpion MD 200, Scorpion MD 300, Aldebaran BFS, Aldebaran DC, Bantam, Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited, Calcutta Conquest MD, Calcutta Conquest Shallow, Curado DC, Exsence DC SS, Exsence DC, Exsence, FX, Grappler, Grappler BB, Grappler CT, Grappler Premium, Miravel, Nasci, Nexave, Ocea Jigger, Ocea Jigger CT, Ocea Jigger F Custom, Ocea Jigger LD, Sahara, Sedona, Sienna, SLX BFS, SLX DC XT, SLX DC, SLX, Spheros SW, Stella SW, Stradic SW, Twin Power SW, Twin Power XD, Ultegra, Vanford, Vanquish CE
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンキッシュ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 23 Vanquish feature site (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)