Twin Power SW 8000PG at a glance
| Weight | 615 g (≈ 21.7 oz) · Twin Power SW range 350–660 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 · 94 cm (≈ 37.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 3 gō 410 m (448 yd), 4 gō 300 m (328 yd), 5 gō 250 m (273 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 8000HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥79,800 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
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What are the Twin Power SW 8000PG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Twin Power SW 8000PG at 615 g (≈ 21.7 oz), 4.9:1 gear ratio, 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) max drag. 6 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g (≈ 21.7 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| 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 | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 14 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 94 cm (≈ 37.0 in) |
| Handle length | 75 mm |
| Spool | 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 042279 |
| JAN code | 4969363042279 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥79,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 21.7 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 37.0 in; max drag: 55.1 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 SW 8000PG?
¥79,800 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 8000PG (product code 042279), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Twin Power SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥58,800–¥79,800; the 8000PG is at the high end. The 8000HG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000PG and 14000XG 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 SW 8000PG weigh?
615 g (≈ 21.7 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 12 Twin Power SW sizes the range is 350–660 g: the lightest is the 4000XG and the heaviest the 14000XG. The 8000HG lists the same weight.
What is the Twin Power SW 8000PG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
4.9:1, with 94 cm (≈ 37.0 in) of line per handle turn. Other 8000 sizes in the same series: 8000HG 5.6:1 (107 cm).
How much drag does the Twin Power SW 8000PG have?
Max drag 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 14 kg (≈ 30.9 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Twin Power SW 8000PG 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) |
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 SW 8000PG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Twin Power SW 8000PG have?
Handle length 75 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B and Yumeya handle type H-4. Spool: 61 mm dia. / 22 mm stroke.
How does the 8000PG differ from other Twin Power SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 8000):
- 8000PG vs 8000HG: gear ratio 4.9:1 vs 5.6:1; retrieve per crank 94 cm vs 107 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 12 Twin Power SW sizes, weighing 350–660 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 8000PG is 615 g at 4.9:1, the same weight as the 8000HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Twin Power SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 350 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥58,800 | TPSW4000XGC |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 415 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥68,400 | TPSW5000HGC |
| 5000XG | 6.2:1 | 415 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.6:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | TPSW6000HGC |
| 6000XG | 6.2:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 8000PG (this page) | 4.9:1 | 615 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 615 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥79,800 | TPSW8000HGC |
| 10000PG | 4.9:1 | 655 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥79,800 | TPSW10000PGC |
| 10000HG | 5.6:1 | 655 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 14000PG | 4.9:1 | 660 g | 25 kg | 6-300, 8-200, 10-165 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 14000XG | 6.2:1 | 660 g | 25 kg | 6-300, 8-200, 10-165 | ¥79,800 | TPSW14000XGC |
Which spools fit the Twin Power SW 8000PG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 8000PG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya drag knob type | D-7 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ドラグノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | B | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-4 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
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 Twin Power SW 8000PG?
No. Shimano North America's TWINPOWER SW C table lists TPSW8000HGC, TPSW6000HGC, TPSW4000XGC, TPSW14000XGC, TPSW5000HGC and TPSW10000PGC, and none has the size code 8000PG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is TPSW8000HGC; the official values differ in gear ratio (4.9:1 in Japan, 5.6:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 8000PG | US TPSW8000HGC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 | 5.6:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 615 g (≈ 21.7 oz) | 21.7 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 25 kg (≈ 55.1 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 94 cm (≈ 37.0 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 Twin Power SW size: Japan vs TWINPOWER SW C → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Twin Power SW 8000PG vs Stella SW, Spheros SW and Stradic SW 8000PG
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 8000PG 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 Stella SW 8000PG | 635 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 8000PG | 670 g | 4.9:1 | 13 kg | ¥19,800 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 8000PG | 670 g | 4.9:1 | 16 kg | ¥44,200 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000HG | 630 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 8000XG | 635 g | 6.2:1 | 25 kg | ¥155,000 |
| Shimano Nexave 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) | 580 g | 4.9:1 | 8 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave 8000 | 580 g | 4.9:1 | 8 kg | – |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-P | 655 g | 4.8:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 8000-H | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 25 kg | ¥93,100 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 8000HG | 665 g | 5.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥19,800 |
Compare
- Other 8000PG reels in our data: Shimano Spheros SW 8000PG, Shimano Stella SW 8000PG, Shimano Stradic SW 8000PG
- Other Twin Power SW sizes: 4000XG, 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000HG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000PG, 14000XG
- Shimano Twin Power 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 (ツインパワー SW) (checked 2026-10-13)