JDM Tackle Guide

Alpha Tackle Deepimpact Kaiser (discontinued)

DEEP IMPACT KAISER · Japan list price ¥160,000–¥200,000 · approx. $1,186–$1,474 delivered to US · discontinued

3 models from 2.10 m (6'11") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 1-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥180,000 (our data, not from eBay)

Japan list price checked 2026-09-21

Can I buy Alpha Tackle in the US?

Alpha Tackle’s official distributor list (checked Nov 2026) names The Fisherman's Hut (Bradenton, Florida) as its US dealer. Whether a US dealer carries this exact model, and in the same sizes, is not stated there — the specs on this page are the Japan-market ones. Maker’s distributor list ›

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
¥180,0002.10 m (6'11")1184 cm (72.4 in)730 g (25.7 oz)———#250–500 (937.5–1875 g, 33.1–66.1 oz)#8-20—3.5/16.8 mm4516508032826
¥200,0002.10 m (6'11")1184 cm (72.4 in)810 g (28.6 oz)———#300–600 (1125–2250 g, 39.7–79.4 oz)#12-30—3.6/16.8 mm4516508032833
¥160,0002.30 m (7'7")1207 cm (81.5 in)500 g (17.6 oz)———#150–250 (562.5–937.5 g, 19.8–33.1 oz)#4-14—3.8/14.8 mm4516508032819

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Lengths are the maker's figures; feet and inches are our conversion. Go (号) is the Japanese size number: for sinkers it is an exact weight (1 go = 3.75 g, converted); for line it is a diameter class, printed as published. Source: Alpha Tackle official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-21; conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

MODEL G ※: Japan list price ¥180,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,330 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

MODEL R ※: Japan list price ¥200,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,474 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

MODEL T ※: Japan list price ¥160,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,186 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each sizeMODEL G ※ · MODEL R ※ · MODEL T ※

In short

Alpha Tackle Deepimpact Kaiser (DEEP IMPACT KAISER) is a Japan-market rod; ¥160,000–¥200,000 in Japan before tax. 3 models from 2.10 m (6'11") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 1-piece. Japan list price ¥160,000–¥200,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan. Listings for Alpha Tackle are rare (our note).

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The shortest packed length is 184 cm (72.4 in) (MODEL G ※).
  • Weights run from 500 g (17.6 oz) on the MODEL T ※ to 810 g (28.6 oz) on the MODEL R ※.
  • Japan list price ¥160,000–¥200,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the MODEL G, the MODEL R is the same length and 80 g heavier, takes up to 600 go sinkers (100 go more) and costs ¥20,000 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the MODEL R, the MODEL T is 20 cm longer and 310 g lighter, takes up to 250 go sinkers (350 go less), packs to 207 cm (vs 184 cm) and costs ¥40,000 less in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

The maker lists this model as discontinued. Listings you find are likely old stock or used (our note, not the maker's).

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Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.

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