Sources: Shimano Japan spec table (checked 2026-10-13) and Shimano North America SPHEROS SW product listing (checked 2026-10-13). ≈ figures are our unit conversions, not maker figures. How we check
Is the US Spheros SW the same reel as the Japanese Spheros SW?
The name is shared, but the size codes line up only for 3000XG (SP3000XGSW), 4000XG (SP4000XGSW), 6000HG (SPSW6000HGA) and 8000HG (SPSW8000HGA). Numerical comparison depends on which US values the maker publishes.
Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs US
Each Japanese size with the US SKU that has the same code, or else the US SKU with the same size number (a different gear suffix), and the official values that differ.
| JDM size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US gear / weight / drag | US price | Differs on paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000XG | 6.2:1 | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥17,200 | SP3000XGSW | 6.2:1 / 9 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 4000HG | 5.8:1 | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥17,200 | SP4000XGSW (different code) | 6.2:1 / 9.9 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥17,200 | SP4000XGSW | 6.2:1 / 9.9 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 445 g (≈ 15.7 oz) | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | ¥18,500 | SPSW5000XGA (different code) | 6.2:1 / 15.7 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 6000PG | 4.6:1 | 450 g (≈ 15.9 oz) | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | ¥18,500 | SPSW6000HGA (different code) | 5.7:1 / 15.9 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 450 g (≈ 15.9 oz) | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | ¥18,500 | SPSW6000HGA | 5.7:1 / 15.9 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| 8000PG | 4.9:1 | 670 g (≈ 23.6 oz) | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | ¥19,800 | SPSW8000HGA (different code) | 5.6:1 / 23.5 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | ¥19,800 | SPSW8000HGA | 5.6:1 / 23.5 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
"Differs on paper" compares gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank after our conversion (gaps within 0.15 oz, 1 lb or 0.6 in count as the same). "Not confirmed" means the official table does not give the value.
Is the Spheros SW cheaper in Japan or in the US?
Shimano Japan lists the Spheros SW at ¥17,200–¥19,800 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13). A US list price for these codes is Not confirmed, so we cannot compare prices.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Pairs marked "different code" are not the same reel. 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
Which US Spheros SW sizes have no Japanese twin?
SPSW10000PGA, SPSW5000XGA, SPSW14000XGA, SPSW20000PGA, SPSW18000HGA and SPC3000HGSW: Shimano North America lists these codes, but Shimano Japan's table has no size with the same code.
| US SKU | Gear ratio | Max drag | Weight | Retrieve per crank | Bearings | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPSW10000PGA | 4.9:1 | Not confirmed | 23.8 oz | Not confirmed | 4/1 | Not confirmed |
| SPSW5000XGA | 6.2:1 | Not confirmed | 15.7 oz | Not confirmed | 4/1 | Not confirmed |
| SPSW14000XGA | 6.2:1 | Not confirmed | 24 oz | Not confirmed | 4/1 | Not confirmed |
| SPSW20000PGA | 4.4:1 | Not confirmed | 32.8 oz | Not confirmed | 4/1 | Not confirmed |
| SPSW18000HGA | 5.7:1 | Not confirmed | 32.4 oz | Not confirmed | 4/1 | Not confirmed |
| SPC3000HGSW | 6:1 | Not confirmed | 8.6 oz | Not confirmed | 3/1 | Not confirmed |
Which Japanese Spheros SW sizes have no US code?
4000HG, 5000HG, 6000PG and 8000PG: none of these codes is in the SPHEROS SW table (checked 2026-10-13). All JDM-only sizes in our data
Links
- Shimano Spheros SW JDM: all sizes with full specs
- Shimano Spheros SW 8000 (JDM): all 2 sizes compared
- Spheros SW 3000XG vs SP3000XGSW
- Spheros SW 4000XG vs SP4000XGSW
- Spheros SW 6000HG vs SPSW6000HGA
- Spheros SW 8000HG vs SPSW8000HGA
- All JDM vs USDM comparisons · Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano North America official page