Spheros SW 6000HG at a glance
| Weight | 450 g (≈ 15.9 oz) · Spheros SW range 255–670 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 440 m (481 yd), 3 gō 300 m (328 yd), 4 gō 210 m (230 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 240 m (262 yd), 5 gō 190 m (208 yd), 6 gō 160 m (175 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 57.5 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 6000PG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥18,500 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: SPSW6000HGA Details |
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What are the Spheros SW 6000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Spheros SW 6000HG at 450 g (≈ 15.9 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 | 450 g (≈ 15.9 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-240, 5-190, 6-160 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.33-240, 0.37-190, 0.40-160 |
| 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 | 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) |
| Handle length | 65 mm |
| Spool | 57.5 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 043634 |
| JAN code | 4969363043634 |
| 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: 15.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 40.6 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 6000HG?
¥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 6000HG (product code 043634), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥17,200–¥19,800. The 5000HG and 6000PG 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 6000HG weigh?
450 g (≈ 15.9 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. The 6000PG lists the same weight.
What is the Spheros SW 6000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) of line per handle turn. Other 6000 sizes in the same series: 6000PG 4.6:1 (83 cm).
How much drag does the Spheros SW 6000HG 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 6000HG 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 2-440 means size 2 gō and 440 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | 2 gō–481 yd, 3 gō–328 yd, 4 gō–230 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-240, 5-190, 6-160 | 4 gō–262 yd, 5 gō–208 yd, 6 gō–175 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.33-240, 0.37-190, 0.40-160 | 0.33 mm–262 yd, 0.37 mm–208 yd, 0.40 mm–175 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 6000HG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Spheros SW 6000HG have?
Handle length 65 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B. Spool: 57.5 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 6000HG differ from other Spheros SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 6000):
- 6000HG vs 6000PG: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 4.6:1; retrieve per crank 103 cm vs 83 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 8 Spheros SW sizes, weighing 255–670 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 6000HG is 450 g at 5.7:1, the same weight as the 6000PG. 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 6000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 6000HG, 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 6000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists SPSW6000HGA with the same size code (6000HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 6000HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 6000HG | US SPSW6000HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 450 g (≈ 15.9 oz) | 15.9 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 103 cm (≈ 40.6 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.
Side-by-side: Spheros SW 6000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs SPHEROS SW →
Spheros SW 6000HG vs Stradic SW, Stella SW and Twin Power SW 6000HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 6000, 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 6000HG 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 Stradic SW 6000HG | 450 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 6000HG | 440 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000HG | 420 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 6000PG | 450 g | 4.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 6000XG | 450 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 6000PG | 440 g | 4.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 6000XG | 435 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000PG | 420 g | 4.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000XG | 420 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 6000-P | 400 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥115,000 |
Compare
- Other 6000HG reels in our data: Shimano Stella SW 6000HG, Shimano Stradic SW 6000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 6000HG
- Other Spheros SW sizes: 3000XG, 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 6000PG, 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)