Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 2500SHG Shimano Japan table | USDM: STL2500HGFK Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 |
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) | 7.4 oz |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | 20 lb |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) | 34 in |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m) | 10-150, 15-145, 30-100 (PowerPro lb-yd) |
| Mono capacity | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 (lb-m) | 8-140, 10-120 (lb-yd) |
| Bearings | 12/1 | 12/1 |
| List price | ¥93,700 excl. tax | $864.99 MSRP |
| Code | Product code 043887 JAN 4969363043887 | SKU STL2500HGFK |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Stella 2500SHG cheaper than the US STL2500HGFK?
It depends on the exchange rate. The official list prices are ¥93,700 for the Japanese 2500SHG (before consumption tax) and $864.99 for the US STL2500HGFK (US MSRP). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥108.3. These are not the same size code, so the prices are not for the same reel.
- Japan: Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax), Shimano Japan page, checked 2026-10-11.
- US: Shimano North America's MSRP on fish.shimano.com, Shimano US page, checked 2026-10-11.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included. 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
Other Stella sizes: Japan vs US list prices
| Japan size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3000XG | ¥93,700 | STLC3000XGFK | $864.99 | ¥108.3 per $1 |
| C5000XG | ¥98,300 | STLC5000XGFK | $894.99 | ¥109.8 per $1 |
| 4000XG | ¥95,000 | STL4000XGFK | $874.99 | ¥108.6 per $1 |
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 2500SHG | USDM STL2500HGFK | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) | 7.4 oz | Differs |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | 20 lb | Differs |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) | 34 in | Matches after unit conversion |
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: 043887 / 4969363043887. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 2.5 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
- Yumeya spool type: S-33. See which Yumeya spools Shimano lists with the same type.
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 22 Stella 2500SHG
- Shimano 2500SHG Compared: Vanquish, Stella, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano Stella 2500 (JDM): all 4 sizes compared
- Shimano Stella JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Stella size: Japan vs US STELLA FK
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG, Shimano Miravel 2500SHG, Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG, Shimano Stradic 2500SHG, Shimano Nasci 2500SHG, Shimano Vanford 2500SHG, Shimano Sahara 2500SHG, Shimano Vanquish 2500SHG, Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Stella sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other Stella sizes in our data
1000SSPG · C2000S · C2000SHG · C2500S · C2500SXG · 2500S · C3000SDH · C3000SDHHG · C3000MHG · C3000XG · 3000MHG · 4000M · 4000MHG · 4000XG · C5000XG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 22 Stella feature site (spec table with the same product codes) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya fitting list for spinning reels (夢屋 機種別取付一覧 PDF) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool spec table (夢屋ライトウェイトカスタムスプール) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano North America: STELLA FK spec table (checked 2026-10-05)