Twin Power C2500SXG at a glance
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) · Twin Power range 175–265 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 · 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 200 m (219 yd), 0.8 gō 150 m (164 yd), 1 gō 120 m (131 yd) / Nylon 5 lb 110 m (120 yd), 6 lb 95 m (104 yd), 8 lb 70 m (77 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Twin Power size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥53,500 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Twin Power 2500 sizes compared (C2500SXG / 2500S / 2500SHG) →
What are the Twin Power C2500SXG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Twin Power C2500SXG at 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz), 6.3:1 gear ratio, 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) max drag. 4 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 9/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Spool | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 046772 |
| JAN code | 4969363046772 |
| Model year | "24-26 TWIN POWER" in Shimano's Yumeya fitting list (no year on the product page) |
| List price in Japan | ¥53,500 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | Infinity Cross, Infinity Drive, Infinity Loop, Duracross, Anti-Twist Fin |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 34.3 in; max drag: 6.6 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 Twin Power C2500SXG?
¥53,500 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 C2500SXG (product code 046772), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 14 Twin Power sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥53,500–¥56,000; the C2500SXG is at the low end. The C2000S and C2000SHG 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 Twin Power C2500SXG weigh?
180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 14 Twin Power sizes the range is 175–265 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG.
What is the Twin Power C2500SXG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.3:1, with 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: 2500S 5.1:1 (75 cm), 2500SHG 5.8:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Twin Power C2500SXG have?
Max drag 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2 kg (≈ 4.4 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Twin Power C2500SXG 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 0.6-200 means size 0.6 gō and 200 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 0.6 gō–219 yd, 0.8 gō–164 yd, 1 gō–131 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 | 5 lb–120 yd, 6 lb–104 yd, 8 lb–77 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 Twin Power C2500SXG have?
9/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Twin Power C2500SXG have?
Handle length 45 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle type H-10 and Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke.
How does the C2500SXG differ from other Twin Power sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- C2500SXG vs 2500S: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 87 cm vs 75 cm; weight 180 g vs 210 g; max drag 3 kg vs 4 kg; spool 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke vs 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke; handle length 45 mm vs 50 mm. Same PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
- C2500SXG vs 2500SHG: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 87 cm vs 86 cm; weight 180 g vs 210 g; max drag 3 kg vs 4 kg; spool 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke vs 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke; handle length 45 mm vs 55 mm. Same PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
All Twin Power 2500 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 14 Twin Power sizes, weighing 175–265 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.4:1; the C2500SXG is 180 g at 6.3:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Twin Power size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 175 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| C2500SXG (this page) | 6.3:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 210 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥54,000 | TP2500FE (closest) |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 210 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000 | 5.1:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000MHG | 5.8:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥54,000 | TPC3000XGFE |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 235 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000M | 5.3:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000PG | 4.4:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥56,000 | JDM only |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥55,000 | TP4000XGFE |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥56,000 | TPC5000XGFE |
Which spools fit the Twin Power C2500SXG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-31, S-32 for the C2500SXG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
Spools the maker lists for this reel
- Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool C2500 F4 (product code 046376). Type S-31 on both the reel's spec table and the Yumeya spool's spec table (max drag 3 kg, 44/13.5 mm, PE 0.6-180, 0.8-110, 1-90).
- Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool C2000 N2010 (product code 046369). Type S-32 on both the reel's spec table and the Yumeya spool's spec table (max drag 3 kg, 43/13.5 mm, PE 0.3-120, 0.4-90).
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-31, S-32.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-31, S-32 | Listed in Shimano Japan's own spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-10 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-3 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
| Yumeya drag knob type | D-10 | Shimano Japan's Yumeya fitting list (機種別取付一覧, スピニングリール PDF), ドラグノブ column. |
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 Twin Power C2500SXG?
No. Shimano North America's TWINPOWER FE table lists TP2500FE, TPC3000XGFE, TP4000XGFE and TPC5000XGFE, and none has the size code C2500SXG (checked 2026-10-05).
Every Twin Power size: Japan vs TWINPOWER FE → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Twin Power C2500SXG vs Stella, Stradic, Vanford, Vanquish and Vanquish CE C2500SXG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2500, 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 C2500SXG is the Stradic at ¥27,700 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥92,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500SXG | 175 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Stradic C2500SXG | 185 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Shimano Vanford C2500SXG | 155 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥34,200 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C2500SXG | 150 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥65,300 |
| Shimano Vanquish CE C2500SXG | 150 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥69,800 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT2500S | 180 g | 5.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥29,300 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT2500S-XH | 180 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥29,300 |
| Shimano Ultegra C2500SHG | 180 g | 6:1 | 3 kg | ¥19,500 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Stradic C2500S | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
Compare
- Is there a Twin Power 1000? Smallest JDM Twin Power sizes vs the US TWINPOWER FE
- Shimano Twin Power 2500: all 3 sizes compared
- Other C2500SXG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C2500SXG, Shimano 22 Stella C2500SXG, Shimano Stradic C2500SXG, Shimano Vanford C2500SXG, Shimano Vanquish CE C2500SXG
- Other Twin Power sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG, 4000M, 4000PG, 4000MHG, 4000XG, C5000XG
- Shimano Twin Power JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ツインパワー) (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)