Ultegra 2500 at a glance
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) · Ultegra range 180–275 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 320 m (350 yd), 1.2 gō 270 m (295 yd), 1.5 gō 220 m (241 yd) / Nylon 2 gō 170 m (186 yd), 2.5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 3 gō 120 m (131 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥20,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Ultegra 2500 sizes compared (C2500SHG / 2500 / 2500SHG) →
What are the Ultegra 2500 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Ultegra 2500 at 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz), 5.1:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-160 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047977 |
| JAN code | 4969363047977 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥20,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.6 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 29.5 in; max drag: 19.8 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 Ultegra 2500?
¥20,000 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 2500 (product code 047977), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 11 Ultegra sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥19,500–¥23,500. The 2500SHG, C3000, C3000HG and C3000XG 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 Ultegra 2500 weigh?
215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 11 Ultegra sizes the range is 180–275 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG.
What is the Ultegra 2500 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.1:1, with 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: C2500SHG 6:1 (83 cm), 2500SHG 5.8:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Ultegra 2500 have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Ultegra 2500 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 1-320 means size 1 gō and 320 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 1 gō–350 yd, 1.2 gō–295 yd, 1.5 gō–241 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120 | 2 gō–186 yd, 2.5 gō–164 yd, 3 gō–131 yd | 2 gō: 0.235 mm, 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-160 | 0.25 mm–175 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100 | 2 gō–153 yd, 2.5 gō–137 yd, 3 gō–109 yd | 2 gō: 0.235 mm, 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm |
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 Ultegra 2500 have?
5/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Ultegra 2500 have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the 2500 differ from other Ultegra sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500 vs 2500SHG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm; weight 215 g vs 210 g; max drag 9 kg vs 4 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same spool, handle length, bearings.
- 2500 vs C2500SHG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 83 cm; weight 215 g vs 180 g; max drag 9 kg vs 3 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; spool 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke vs 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke; handle length 55 mm vs 45 mm. Same bearings.
All Ultegra 2500 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 11 Ultegra sizes, weighing 180–275 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the 2500 is 215 g at 5.1:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Ultegra size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥19,500 | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥19,500 | Not confirmed |
| C2500SHG | 6:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥19,500 | Not confirmed |
| 2500 (this page) | 5.1:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | ¥20,000 | Not confirmed |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 210 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥20,000 | Not confirmed |
| C3000 | 5.1:1 | 220 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥20,000 | Not confirmed |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 220 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥20,000 | ULTC3000HGD |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 220 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥20,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000 | 5.3:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥22,500 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥22,500 | ULT4000XGD |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 275 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥23,500 | ULTC5000XGD |
Which spools fit the Ultegra 2500?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 2500, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | 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). |
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 Ultegra 2500?
No. Shimano North America's ULTEGRA FD table lists ULTC5000XGD, ULT1000D, ULT4000XGD, ULTC3000HGD and ULT2500HGD, and none has the size code 2500 (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is ULT2500HGD; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.1:1 in Japan, 5.8:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 2500 | US ULT2500HGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 5.8:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) | 7.6 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 75 cm (≈ 29.5 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 Ultegra size: Japan vs ULTEGRA FD → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Ultegra 2500 vs Miravel, Nasci, Sahara, Sedona, FX, Nexave and Sienna 2500
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 2500 is the Sahara at ¥9,700 and the most expensive the Ultegra at ¥20,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Miravel 2500 | 200 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano Nasci 2500 | 235 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥14,200 |
| Shimano Sahara 2500 | 240 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥9,700 |
| Shimano Sedona 2500 | 240 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano FX 2500 | 250 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave 2500 | 250 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | – |
| Shimano Sienna 2500 | 250 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | – |
| Shimano Twin Power 2500S | 210 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Stradic 2500S | 220 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥28,300 |
Compare
- Shimano Ultegra 2500: all 3 sizes compared
- Other 2500 reels in our data: Shimano FX 2500, Shimano Miravel 2500, Shimano Nasci 2500, Shimano Nexave 2500, Shimano Sahara 2500, Shimano Sedona 2500, Shimano Sienna 2500
- Other Ultegra sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500SHG, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG, 4000, 4000XG, C5000XG
- Shimano Ultegra 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 (アルテグラ) (checked 2026-10-13)