Ultegra C2500SHG at a glance
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) · Ultegra range 180–275 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6:1 · 83 cm (≈ 32.7 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 Ultegra size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥19,500 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Ultegra 2500 sizes compared (C2500SHG / 2500 / 2500SHG) →
What are the Ultegra C2500SHG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Ultegra C2500SHG at 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz), 6:1 gear ratio, 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| 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) | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 83 cm (≈ 32.7 in) |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Spool | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047960 |
| JAN code | 4969363047960 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥19,500 excl. tax official |
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: 32.7 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 Ultegra C2500SHG?
¥19,500 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 C2500SHG (product code 047960), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 11 Ultegra sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥19,500–¥23,500; the C2500SHG 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 Ultegra C2500SHG weigh?
180 g (≈ 6.3 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. The C2000S and C2000SHG list the same weight.
What is the Ultegra C2500SHG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6:1, with 83 cm (≈ 32.7 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: 2500 5.1:1 (75 cm), 2500SHG 5.8:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Ultegra C2500SHG 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 Ultegra C2500SHG 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 | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95 | 0.16 mm–164 yd, 0.18 mm–131 yd, 0.20 mm–104 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 | 4 lb–142 yd, 5 lb–109 yd, 6 lb–87 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 Ultegra C2500SHG have?
5/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Ultegra C2500SHG have?
Handle length 45 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-10. Spool: 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke.
How does the C2500SHG differ from other Ultegra sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- C2500SHG vs 2500SHG: gear ratio 6:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 83 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.
- C2500SHG vs 2500: gear ratio 6:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 83 cm vs 75 cm; weight 180 g vs 215 g; max drag 3 kg vs 9 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 vs 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; spool 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke vs 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke; handle length 45 mm vs 55 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 C2500SHG is 180 g at 6:1, the same weight as the C2000S and C2000SHG. 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 (this page) | 6:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥19,500 | Not confirmed |
| 2500 | 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 C2500SHG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the C2500SHG, 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-10 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| 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). |
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 C2500SHG?
No. Shimano North America's ULTEGRA FD table lists ULTC5000XGD, ULT1000D, ULT4000XGD, ULTC3000HGD and ULT2500HGD, and none has the size code C2500SHG (checked 2026-10-13).
Every Ultegra size: Japan vs ULTEGRA FD → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other 2500-size spinning reels
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.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Twin Power C2500SXG | 180 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥53,500 |
| 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 22 Stella C2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500SXG | 175 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Stradic C2500S | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Shimano Stradic C2500SXG | 185 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist PC LT2500 | 175 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥104,000 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist PC LT2500-H | 175 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥104,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate FC LT2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥55,600 |
Compare
- Shimano Ultegra 2500: all 3 sizes compared
- Other Ultegra sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, 2500, 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)