Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 2500SHG Shimano Japan table | USDM: VQ2500SHGC Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 |
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) | 5.8 oz |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | 9 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) | 5-140, 8-120, 10-85 (PowerPro lb-yd) |
| Mono capacity | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 (lb-m) | 4-115, 6-75, 8-55 (lb-yd) |
| Bearings | 11/1 | 11/1 |
| List price | ¥66,400 excl. tax | $529.99 MSRP |
| Code | Product code 045287 JAN 4969363045287 | SKU VQ2500SHGC |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Vanquish 2500SHG cheaper than the US VQ2500SHGC?
It depends on the exchange rate. The official list prices are ¥66,400 for the Japanese 2500SHG (before consumption tax) and $529.99 for the US VQ2500SHGC (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 ¥125.3.
- 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 Vanquish sizes: Japan vs US list prices
| Japan size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000SHG | ¥65,300 | VQC2000SHGC | $529.99 | ¥123.2 per $1 |
| C3000SDHHG | ¥67,500 | VQC3000SDHHGC | $529.99 | ¥127.4 per $1 |
| C3000XG | ¥66,400 | VQC3000XGC | $529.99 | ¥125.3 per $1 |
| 4000XG | ¥67,500 | VQ4000XGC | $539.99 | ¥125 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 VQ2500SHGC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) | 5.8 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | 9 lb | Matches after unit conversion |
| 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: 045287 / 4969363045287. 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 23 Vanquish 2500SHG
- Shimano 2500SHG Compared: Vanquish, Stella, Twin Power, Stradic
- Shimano Vanquish 2500 (JDM): all 4 sizes compared
- Shimano Vanquish JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Vanquish size: Japan vs US VANQUISH C
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG, Shimano Vanford 2500SHG, Shimano Miravel 2500SHG, Shimano Stella 2500SHG, Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG, Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG, Shimano Stradic 2500SHG, Shimano Nasci 2500SHG, Shimano Sahara 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 Vanquish sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Vanquish C2000SHG vs VQC2000SHGC
- Vanquish C3000SDHHG vs VQC3000SDHHGC
- Vanquish C3000XG vs VQC3000XGC
- Vanquish 4000XG vs VQ4000XGC
Other Vanquish sizes in our data
1000SSSPG · C2000S · C2000SHG · C2500S · C2500SXG · 2500S · C3000SDH · C3000SDHHG · C3000MHG · C3000XG · 3000MHG · 4000MHG · 4000XG · C5000XG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンキッシュ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 23 Vanquish feature site (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: VANQUISH C spec table (checked 2026-10-05)