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

Shimano Japan's 23 Vanquish 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, 150 g); 2500S and 2500SHG (47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke spool, 4 kg max drag, 165 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 (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 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
Weight150 g150 g165 g165 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)11/111/111/111/1Same
Retrieve per crank70 cm87 cm75 cm86 cmDiffers
Handle length45 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)045256045263045270045287Differs
JAN code4969363045256496936304526349693630452704969363045287Differs
Yumeya spool typeS-31, S-32S-31, S-32S-33S-33Differs
List price in Japan¥65,300 excl. tax¥65,300 excl. tax¥66,400 excl. tax¥66,400 excl. taxDiffers
US SKU in our dataJDM onlyJDM onlyJDM onlyVQ2500SHGC

What is the difference between the Vanquish 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 Vanquish 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 150 g vs 165 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 Vanquish 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: C2500S and C2500SXG at 150 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 165 g).
  • Highest max drag: 2500S and 2500SHG at 4 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: C2500SXG at 6.3:1.

How much line do the Shimano Vanquish 2500 sizes hold?

Every Shimano Vanquish 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 Vanquish 2500?

Shimano Japan lists the Vanquish 2500 sizes at ¥65,300–¥66,400 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C2500S ¥65,300, C2500SXG ¥65,300, 2500S ¥66,400, 2500SHG ¥66,400. The cheapest are the C2500S and C2500SXG. In the US, Shimano North America lists VQ2500SHGC 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 2500?

Shimano North America's VANQUISH C table (checked 2026-10-05) lists VQ2500SHGC (size code 2500SHG). 2500SHG has the same size code in Japan; the other 2500 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.

Every Vanquish size: Japan vs US VANQUISH C → 2500SHG JDM vs VQ2500SHGC · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Vanquish 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 VANQUISH C (checked 2026-10-05)