Spheros SW 5000HG at a glance
| Weight | 445 g (≈ 15.7 oz) · Spheros SW range 255–670 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 350 m (383 yd), 3 gō 240 m (262 yd), 4 gō 170 m (186 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 200 m (219 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 130 m (142 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Spheros SW size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥18,500 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
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What are the Spheros SW 5000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Spheros SW 5000HG at 445 g (≈ 15.7 oz), 5.7:1 gear ratio, 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) max drag. 4 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 445 g (≈ 15.7 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.40-130 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) |
| Handle length | 65 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 043610 |
| JAN code | 4969363043610 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥18,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 15.7 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 38.2 in; max drag: 22.0 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Spheros SW 5000HG?
¥18,500 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 5000HG (product code 043610), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥17,200–¥19,800. The 6000PG and 6000HG have the same list price.
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
How much does the Spheros SW 5000HG weigh?
445 g (≈ 15.7 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the range is 255–670 g: the lightest is the 3000XG and the heaviest the 8000PG.
What is the Spheros SW 5000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Spheros SW 5000HG have?
Max drag 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Spheros SW 5000HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 2-350 means size 2 gō and 350 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | 2 gō–383 yd, 3 gō–262 yd, 4 gō–186 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 | 4 gō–219 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–142 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.40-130 | 0.33 mm–219 yd, 0.37 mm–164 yd, 0.40 mm–142 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Spheros SW 5000HG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Spheros SW 5000HG have?
Handle length 65 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B. Spool: 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 5000HG differ from other Spheros SW sizes?
The 5000HG is the only Spheros SW size with 5000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 8 Spheros SW sizes, weighing 255–670 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 5000HG is 445 g at 5.7:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Spheros SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000XG | 6.2:1 | 255 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥17,200 | SP3000XGSW |
| 4000HG | 5.8:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥17,200 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥17,200 | SP4000XGSW |
| 5000HG (this page) | 5.7:1 | 445 g | 10 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥18,500 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.6:1 | 450 g | 10 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥18,500 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 450 g | 10 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥18,500 | SPSW6000HGA |
| 8000PG | 4.9:1 | 670 g | 13 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥19,800 | Not confirmed |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 665 g | 13 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥19,800 | SPSW8000HGA |
Which spools fit the Spheros SW 5000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 5000HG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya handle knob type | B | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Spheros SW 5000HG?
No. Shimano North America's SPHEROS SW table lists SPSW10000PGA, SPSW8000HGA, SPSW5000XGA, SPSW14000XGA, SPSW6000HGA, SPSW20000PGA, SPSW18000HGA, SP4000XGSW, SPC3000HGSW and SP3000XGSW, and none has the size code 5000HG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is SPSW5000XGA; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.7:1 in Japan, 6.2:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 5000HG | US SPSW5000XGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 445 g (≈ 15.7 oz) | 15.7 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs SPHEROS SW → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Spheros SW 5000HG vs Stella SW and Twin Power SW 5000HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 5000, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 5000HG is the Spheros SW at ¥18,500 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥140,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Stella SW 5000HG | 425 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 5000HG | 415 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 5000XG | 440 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 5000XG | 425 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 5000XG | 415 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-P | 365 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-H | 365 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-XH | 365 g | 6.2:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-P | 345 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-H | 345 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
Compare
- Other 5000HG reels in our data: Shimano Stella SW 5000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 5000HG
- Other Spheros SW sizes: 3000XG, 4000HG, 4000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 8000PG, 8000HG
- Shimano Spheros SW JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Saltwater spinning sizes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (スフェロス SW) (checked 2026-10-13)