Sources: Shimano Japan spec table (checked 2026-10-05) and Shimano North America VANQUISH C product listing (checked 2026-10-05). ≈ figures are our unit conversions, not maker figures. How we check
Is the US Vanquish the same reel as the Japanese Vanquish?
The name is shared, but the size codes line up only for C2000SHG (VQC2000SHGC), 2500SHG (VQ2500SHGC), C3000SDHHG (VQC3000SDHHGC), C3000XG (VQC3000XGC) and 4000XG (VQ4000XGC). Numerical comparison depends on which US values the maker publishes.
Every Vanquish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000SSSPG | 4.4:1 | 140 g (≈ 4.9 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥65,300 | No US code | — | — | — |
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 145 g (≈ 5.1 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC (different code) | 6:1 / 5.1 oz / 7 lb | $529.99 | Gear ratio, Retrieve per crank |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 145 g (≈ 5.1 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC | 6:1 / 5.1 oz / 7 lb | $529.99 | None found |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥65,300 | No US code | — | — | — |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥65,300 | No US code | — | — | — |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | ¥66,400 | VQ2500SHGC (different code) | 5.8:1 / 5.8 oz / 9 lb | $529.99 | Gear ratio, Retrieve per crank |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | ¥66,400 | VQ2500SHGC | 5.8:1 / 5.8 oz / 9 lb | $529.99 | None found |
| C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥67,500 | VQC3000XGC (different code) | 6.4:1 / 6 oz / 20 lb | $529.99 | Gear ratio, Weight, Retrieve per crank |
| C3000SDHHG | 5.8:1 | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥67,500 | VQC3000SDHHGC | 5.8:1 / 6.2 oz / 20 lb | $529.99 | None found |
| C3000MHG | 5.8:1 | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC (different code) | 6.4:1 / 6 oz / 20 lb | $529.99 | Gear ratio, Retrieve per crank |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC | 6.4:1 / 6 oz / 20 lb | $529.99 | None found |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 185 g (≈ 6.5 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥67,500 | No US code | — | — | — |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC (different code) | 6.2:1 / 7.2 oz / 24 lb | $539.99 | Gear ratio, Retrieve per crank |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC | 6.2:1 / 7.2 oz / 24 lb | $539.99 | None found |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥68,500 | No US code | — | — | — |
"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 Vanquish cheaper in Japan or in the US?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanquish at ¥65,300–¥68,500 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11). Shimano North America lists the VANQUISH C at $529.99–$539.99 (MSRP) (checked 2026-10-11). The answer depends on the exchange rate; we do not convert currencies. The table below shows the yen-per-dollar break-even rate for pairs with both prices.
| JDM size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower when $1 buys more than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC (different code) | $529.99 | ¥123.2 |
| C2000SHG | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC | $529.99 | ¥123.2 |
| 2500S | ¥66,400 | VQ2500SHGC (different code) | $529.99 | ¥125.3 |
| 2500SHG | ¥66,400 | VQ2500SHGC | $529.99 | ¥125.3 |
| C3000SDH | ¥67,500 | VQC3000XGC (different code) | $529.99 | ¥127.4 |
| C3000SDHHG | ¥67,500 | VQC3000SDHHGC | $529.99 | ¥127.4 |
| C3000MHG | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC (different code) | $529.99 | ¥125.3 |
| C3000XG | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC | $529.99 | ¥125.3 |
| 4000MHG | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC (different code) | $539.99 | ¥125 |
| 4000XG | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC | $539.99 | ¥125 |
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 Japanese Vanquish sizes have no US code?
1000SSSPG, C2000S, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, C3000SDH, C3000MHG, 3000MHG, 4000MHG and C5000XG: none of these codes is in the VANQUISH C table (checked 2026-10-05). All JDM-only sizes in our data
Links
- Shimano Vanquish JDM: all sizes with full specs
- Vanquish 1000: smallest JDM sizes vs US
- Shimano Vanquish 2000 (JDM): all 2 sizes compared
- Shimano Vanquish 2500 (JDM): all 4 sizes compared
- Shimano Vanquish 3000 (JDM): all 5 sizes compared
- Shimano Vanquish 4000 (JDM): all 2 sizes compared
- Vanquish C2000SHG vs VQC2000SHGC
- Vanquish 2500SHG vs VQ2500SHGC
- Vanquish C3000SDHHG vs VQC3000SDHHGC
- Vanquish C3000XG vs VQC3000XGC
- Vanquish 4000XG vs VQ4000XGC
- All JDM vs USDM comparisons · Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano North America official page