Shimano Japan spec table (23 Vanquish, 2023 model), checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Vanquish 2000 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 2000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | C2000S | C2000SHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 6:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 145 g | 145 g | Same |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Max drag | 3 kg | 3 kg | Same |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg | 2 kg | Same |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 | 11/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 69 cm | 81 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 40 mm | 45 mm | Differs |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 045232 | 045249 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363045232 | 4969363045249 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | S-31, S-32 | S-31, S-32 | Same |
| List price in Japan | ¥65,300 excl. tax | ¥65,300 excl. tax | Same |
| US SKU in our data | JDM only | VQC2000SHGC |
What is the difference between the Vanquish C2000S and C2000SHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6:1; retrieve per crank 69 cm vs 81 cm; handle length 40 mm vs 45 mm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, 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 Vanquish 2000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: C2000S and C2000SHG at 145 g (heaviest: C2000SHG, 145 g).
- Highest max drag: C2000S and C2000SHG at 3 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: C2000SHG at 6:1.
How much line do the Shimano Vanquish 2000 sizes hold?
Every Shimano Vanquish 2000 size prints the same PE capacity: 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 (gō-m). The suffix changes the gear, not the spool.
| Line | C2000S | C2000SHG |
|---|---|---|
| PE 0.6 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 0.8 gō | 110 m (120 yd) | 110 m (120 yd) |
| PE 1 gō | 80 m (87 yd) | 80 m (87 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 Vanquish 2000?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanquish 2000 sizes at ¥65,300 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C2000S ¥65,300, C2000SHG ¥65,300. Every size has the same list price. In the US, Shimano North America lists VQC2000SHGC at $529.99 (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 Vanquish 2000?
Shimano North America's VANQUISH C table (checked 2026-10-05) lists VQC2000SHGC (size code C2000SHG). C2000SHG has the same size code in Japan; the other 2000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Vanquish size: Japan vs US VANQUISH C → C2000SHG JDM vs VQC2000SHGC · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Vanquish 2000 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C2000S S-31, S-32 and C2000SHG S-31, S-32. 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
2000 size in other series
- Shimano Twin Power 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Shimano Stella 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Shimano Stradic 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Daiwa Exist 2000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H
- Daiwa Airity 2000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF2000SS-H, SF2000SS-P
- Daiwa Certate 2000: FC LT2000S-P, FC LT2000S-H
- Daiwa Luvias 2000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H
- Daiwa Freams 2000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-XH
- Daiwa Airity ST 2000: SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H, LT2000S-P
- Shimano Vanford 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Shimano Vanquish CE 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Daiwa Caldia FC LT2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Caldia FC LT2000S-H (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Revros LT2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Revros LT2000S-XH (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano FX 2000 (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sahara C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sahara C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna 2000 (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Ultegra C2000S (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano Ultegra C2000SHG (the only 2000 size in its series)
- Shimano C2000S Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano C2000SHG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
Other 23 Vanquish sizes
Vanquish 2500 · Vanquish 3000 · Vanquish 4000 · All 15 23 Vanquish sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
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)
US: Shimano North America VANQUISH C (checked 2026-10-05)