Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 4000XG Shimano Japan table | USDM: SP4000XGSW Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Weight | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 9.9 oz |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 99 cm (≈ 39.0 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 (gō-m) | 15/230, 30/180, 50/120 |
| Mono capacity | 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 (gō-m) | 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 |
| Bearings | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| List price | ¥17,200 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 041357 JAN 4969363041357 | SKU SP4000XGSW |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Spheros SW 4000XG cheaper than the US SP4000XGSW?
Japan: ¥17,200 before consumption tax. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 4000XG | USDM SP4000XGSW | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 9.9 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 99 cm (≈ 39.0 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 041357 / 4969363041357. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 6 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 51 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano Spheros SW 4000XG
- Shimano Spheros SW JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs US SPHEROS SW
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Nasci 4000XG, Shimano Sahara 4000XG, Shimano Stradic 4000XG, Shimano Sedona 4000XG, Shimano Ultegra 4000XG, Shimano Twin Power 4000XG, Shimano Stella 4000XG, Shimano Stradic SW 4000XG, Shimano Miravel 4000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD 4000XG
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Spheros SW sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other Spheros SW sizes in our data
3000XG · 4000HG · 5000HG · 6000PG · 6000HG · 8000PG · 8000HG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (スフェロス SW 3000XG/4000HG/4000XG) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: SPHEROS SW product table (checked 2026-10-13)