Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 8000HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: SPSW8000HGA Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 |
| Weight | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) | 23.5 oz |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 (gō-m) | 40/340, 50/265, 65/215 |
| Mono capacity | 5-275, 6-230, 8-160 (gō-m) | 14/300, 16/250, 20/185 |
| Bearings | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| List price | ¥19,800 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 043658 JAN 4969363043658 | SKU SPSW8000HGA |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Spheros SW 8000HG cheaper than the US SPSW8000HGA?
Japan: ¥19,800 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 8000HG | USDM SPSW8000HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) | 23.5 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 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: 043658 / 4969363043658. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 5 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 61 mm dia. / 22 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 8000HG
- Shimano Spheros SW 8000 (JDM): all 2 sizes compared
- 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 Stradic SW 8000HG, Shimano Stella SW 8000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG
- 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 · 4000XG · 5000HG · 6000PG · 6000HG · 8000PG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (スフェロス SW) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: SPHEROS SW product table (checked 2026-10-13)