Vanquish CE 2500S at a glance
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) · Vanquish CE range 140–165 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 75 cm (≈ 29.5 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 | 2500SHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥70,800 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Vanquish CE 2500 sizes compared (C2500S / C2500SXG / 2500S / 2500SHG) →
What are the Vanquish CE 2500S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanquish CE 2500S at 165 g (≈ 5.8 oz), 5.1:1 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 | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 165 g (≈ 5.8 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) | 11/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 75 cm (≈ 29.5 in) |
| Handle length | 50 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 049308 |
| JAN code | 4969363049308 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥70,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 5.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 29.5 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 Vanquish CE 2500S?
¥70,800 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 2500S (product code 049308), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 8 Vanquish CE sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥69,800–¥70,800; the 2500S is at the high end. The 2500SHG has 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 Vanquish CE 2500S weigh?
165 g (≈ 5.8 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 8 Vanquish CE sizes the range is 140–165 g: the lightest is the 1000SSS and the heaviest the 2500SHG. The 2500SHG lists the same weight.
What is the Vanquish CE 2500S 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: C2500S 5.1:1 (70 cm), C2500SXG 6.3:1 (87 cm), 2500SHG 5.8:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Vanquish CE 2500S 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 Vanquish CE 2500S 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 Vanquish CE 2500S have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Vanquish CE 2500S have?
Handle length 50 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the 2500S differ from other Vanquish CE sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- 2500S vs 2500SHG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm; handle length 50 mm vs 55 mm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
- 2500S vs C2500S: retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 70 cm; weight 165 g vs 150 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 50 mm vs 45 mm. Same gear ratio, PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
- 2500S vs C2500SXG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6.3:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 87 cm; weight 165 g vs 150 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 50 mm vs 45 mm. Same PE capacity (gō-m), bearings.
All Vanquish CE 2500 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 8 Vanquish CE sizes, weighing 140–165 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.3:1; the 2500S is 165 g at 5.1:1, the same weight as the 2500SHG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Vanquish CE size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000SSS | 5.1:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.3-120, 0.4-90 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| 1000SSSPG | 4.4:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.3-120, 0.4-90 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 145 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 145 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 150 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 150 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥69,800 | Not confirmed |
| 2500S (this page) | 5.1:1 | 165 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥70,800 | Not confirmed |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 165 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥70,800 | Not confirmed |
Which spools fit the Vanquish CE 2500S?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-33 for the 2500S; 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 Vanquish CE 2500S?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Vanquish CE 2500S vs Vanquish, Vanford, Miravel, Stella, Twin Power, Stradic, Sedona and Nexave 2500S
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 2500S is the Miravel at ¥17,300 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥93,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500S | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano Vanford 2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano Miravel 2500S | 200 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano 22 Stella 2500S | 205 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥93,700 |
| Shimano Twin Power 2500S | 210 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano Stradic 2500S | 220 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥28,300 |
| Shimano Sedona 2500S | 240 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave 2500S | 255 g | 5:1 | 4 kg | – |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity LT2500S-DH | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥67,500 |
Compare
- Shimano Vanquish CE 2500: all 4 sizes compared
- Other 2500S reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500S, Shimano Twin Power 2500S, Shimano 22 Stella 2500S, Shimano Stradic 2500S, Shimano Miravel 2500S, Shimano Nexave 2500S, Shimano Sedona 2500S, Shimano Vanford 2500S
- Other Vanquish CE sizes: 1000SSS, 1000SSSPG, C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500SHG
- Shimano Vanquish CE 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 (ヴァンキッシュ CE) (checked 2026-10-13)