Vanford 2500SHG at a glance
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) · Vanford range 155–225 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 · 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 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 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 2500S (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥34,700 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Vanford 2500 sizes compared (C2500S / C2500SXG / 2500S / 2500SHG) →
What are the Vanford 2500SHG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanford 2500SHG at 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz), 5.8:1 gear ratio, 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 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 | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047069 |
| JAN code | 4969363047069 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥34,700 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 33.9 in; max drag: 8.8 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 Vanford 2500SHG?
¥34,700 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 2500SHG (product code 047069), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥34,200–¥37,400. The 2500S, 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 Vanford 2500SHG weigh?
175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the range is 155–225 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG. The 2500S lists the same weight.
What is the Vanford 2500SHG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.8:1, with 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: C2500S 5.1:1 (70 cm), C2500SXG 6.3:1 (87 cm), 2500S 5.1:1 (75 cm).
How much drag does the Vanford 2500SHG have?
Max drag 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2.5 kg (≈ 5.5 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Vanford 2500SHG 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 Vanford 2500SHG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Vanford 2500SHG 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 2500SHG differ from other Vanford sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500SHG vs 2500S: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 75 cm; handle length 55 mm vs 50 mm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
- 2500SHG vs C2500S: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 70 cm; weight 175 g vs 155 g; max drag 4 kg vs 3 kg; spool 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke vs 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke; handle length 55 mm vs 40 mm. Same PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
- 2500SHG vs C2500SXG: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 6.3:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 87 cm; weight 175 g vs 155 g; max drag 4 kg vs 3 kg; spool 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke vs 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke; handle length 55 mm vs 45 mm. Same PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
All Vanford 2500 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 13 Vanford sizes, weighing 155–225 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the 2500SHG is 175 g at 5.8:1, the same weight as the 2500S. The table shows each size's official values. Full Vanford size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| 2500SHG (this page) | 5.8:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥34,700 | VFC3000XGA |
| C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥36,900 | Not confirmed |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 195 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥35,200 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 215 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥36,400 | VF4000XGA |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 220 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥36,400 | Not confirmed |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥37,400 | VFC5000XGA |
Which spools fit the Vanford 2500SHG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-33 for the 2500SHG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-33.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya 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 Vanford 2500SHG?
No. Shimano North America's VANFORD A table lists VFC3000XGA, VFC2000HGA, VF500A, VF2500HGA, VF4000XGA and VFC5000XGA, and none has the size code 2500SHG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is VF2500HGA; gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed..
| Item | JDM 2500SHG | US VF2500HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.2 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 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 Vanford size: Japan vs VANFORD A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Vanford 2500SHG vs Vanquish, Vanquish CE, Miravel, Stella, Twin Power, Ultegra, Stradic, Nasci and Sahara 2500SHG
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 2500SHG is the Sahara at ¥9,700 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥93,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥70,800 |
| Shimano Miravel 2500SHG | 200 g | 6.2:1 | 4 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano 22 Stella 2500SHG | 205 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥93,700 |
| Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥20,000 |
| Shimano Stradic 2500SHG | 220 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥28,300 |
| Shimano Nasci 2500SHG | 235 g | 6.2:1 | 4 kg | ¥14,200 |
| Shimano Sahara 2500SHG | 240 g | 6.2:1 | 4 kg | ¥9,700 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
Compare
- Shimano Vanford 2500: all 4 sizes compared
- Other 2500SHG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG, Shimano Twin Power 2500SHG, Shimano 22 Stella 2500SHG, Shimano Stradic 2500SHG, Shimano Miravel 2500SHG, Shimano Nasci 2500SHG, Shimano Sahara 2500SHG, Shimano Ultegra 2500SHG, Shimano Vanquish CE 2500SHG
- Other Vanford sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG, 4000XG, 4000MHG, C5000XG
- Shimano Vanford 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 (ヴァンフォード) (checked 2026-10-13)