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Alpha Tackle FT Lightgameft 82-180MH

ライトゲームFT · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-09-21

82-180MH · 1.80 m (5'11") · 110 g (3.9 oz) · Japan list price ¥14,000 · approx. $133 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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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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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt øJAN
¥14,0001.95 m (6'5")2100.5 cm (39.6 in)105 g (3.7 oz)———#15–60 (56.25–225 g, 2.0–7.9 oz)—79%1/10.1 mm4516508517156
¥14,0001.95 m (6'5")2100.5 cm (39.6 in)110 g (3.9 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—80%1.1/10.5 mm4516508517163
¥14,0001.90 m (6'3")298 cm (38.6 in)105 g (3.7 oz)———#15–60 (56.25–225 g, 2.0–7.9 oz)—78%1/10.1 mm4516508517170
¥14,0001.90 m (6'3")298 cm (38.6 in)110 g (3.9 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—77%1.1/11.2 mm4516508517187
¥14,0001.90 m (6'3")298 cm (38.6 in)115 g (4.1 oz)———#25–100 (93.75–375 g, 3.3–13.2 oz)—78%1.1/11.9 mm4516508517194

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

82-180MH: Japan list price ¥14,000 · Delivered to US approx. $133 (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 size64-195ML · 64-195M · 73-190ML · 73-190M · 73-190MH · 82-180MH · 82-180H

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The FT Lightgameft 82-180MH: 1.80 m (5'11") long, 2 pieces, 93 cm (36.6 in) folded, weighs 110 g (3.9 oz), sinker rating #25–100 (93.75–375 g, 3.3–13.2 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 1.95 m (6'5"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 93 cm (36.6 in) (82-180H).
  • Weights run from 105 g (3.7 oz) on the 64-195ML to 115 g (4.1 oz) on the 73-190MH.
  • Carbon content 77–80% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥14,000, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

82-180MH: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥14,000); it is one of the shortest of the 7 sizes in this series (tied with 82-180H).

Length1.80 m (5'11")
Pieces2
Folded length93 cm (36.6 in)
Weight110 g (3.9 oz)
Sinker#25–100 (93.75–375 g, 3.3–13.2 oz)
Tip / butt diameter (mm)1/10.6
Carbon content (%)79
Action8:2
JAN code4516508517200
  • Versus 73-190MH: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) shorter, 5 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 5 cm (2 in) shorter folded.

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