Spheros SW 8000HG at a glance
| Weight | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) · Spheros SW range 255–670 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 · 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 3 gō 410 m (448 yd), 4 gō 300 m (328 yd), 5 gō 250 m (273 yd) / Nylon 5 gō 275 m (301 yd), 6 gō 230 m (252 yd), 8 gō 160 m (175 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 8000PG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥19,800 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: SPSW8000HGA Details |
All Spheros SW 8000 sizes compared (8000PG / 8000HG) → Pick a saltwater reel by PE size →
What are the Spheros SW 8000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Spheros SW 8000HG at 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz), 5.6:1 gear ratio, 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) max drag. 4 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 5-275, 6-230, 8-160 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.37-275, 0.40-230, 0.47-160 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) |
| Handle length | 75 mm |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 043658 |
| JAN code | 4969363043658 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥19,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 23.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 42.1 in; max drag: 28.7 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 8000HG?
¥19,800 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 8000HG (product code 043658), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥17,200–¥19,800; the 8000HG is at the high end. The 8000PG has 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 8000HG weigh?
665 g (≈ 23.5 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 8000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.6:1, with 107 cm (≈ 42.1 in) of line per handle turn. Other 8000 sizes in the same series: 8000PG 4.9:1 (94 cm).
How much drag does the Spheros SW 8000HG have?
Max drag 13 kg (≈ 28.7 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 8000HG 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 3-410 means size 3 gō and 410 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | 3 gō–448 yd, 4 gō–328 yd, 5 gō–273 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 5-275, 6-230, 8-160 | 5 gō–301 yd, 6 gō–252 yd, 8 gō–175 yd | 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm, 8 gō: 0.470 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.37-275, 0.40-230, 0.47-160 | 0.37 mm–301 yd, 0.40 mm–252 yd, 0.47 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 8000HG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Spheros SW 8000HG have?
Handle length 75 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B. Spool: 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke.
How does the 8000HG differ from other Spheros SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 8000):
- 8000HG vs 8000PG: gear ratio 5.6:1 vs 4.9:1; retrieve per crank 107 cm vs 94 cm; weight 665 g vs 670 g. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
All Spheros SW 8000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 8 Spheros SW sizes, weighing 255–670 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 8000HG is 665 g at 5.6:1. 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 | 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 (this page) | 5.6:1 | 665 g | 13 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥19,800 | SPSW8000HGA |
Which spools fit the Spheros SW 8000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 8000HG, 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 8000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists SPSW8000HGA with the same size code (8000HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 8000HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 8000HG | US SPSW8000HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 | 5.6:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 665 g (≈ 23.5 oz) | 23.5 oz | Matches after our 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) |
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 8000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs SPHEROS SW →
Spheros SW 8000HG vs Stradic SW, Stella SW and Twin Power SW 8000HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 8000, 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 8000HG is the Spheros SW at ¥19,800 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥155,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Stradic SW 8000HG | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 16 kg | ¥44,200 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000HG | 630 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG | 615 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥79,800 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-H | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 8000-P | 670 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 8000PG | 670 g | 4.9:1 | 16 kg | ¥44,200 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-P | 655 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 8000-H | 680 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000PG | 635 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000XG | 635 g | 6.2:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Spheros SW 8000: all 2 sizes compared
- Other 8000HG reels in our data: Shimano Stella SW 8000HG, Shimano Stradic SW 8000HG, Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG
- Other Spheros SW sizes: 3000XG, 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 8000PG
- 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)