Shimano Advance Short
アドバンス ショート · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
6 models from 2.70 m (8'10") to 3.70 m (12'2"), in 4- to 5-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price open price (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| open price | 2.70 m (8'10") | 4 | 75.5 cm (29.7 in) | 85 g (3.0 oz) | — | — | — | #5–10 (18.75–37.5 g, 0.66–1.3 oz) | #1–4 | 80.2% | — | ||
| open price | 3.00 m (9'10") | 4 | 84.5 cm (33.3 in) | 95 g (3.4 oz) | — | — | — | #5–10 (18.75–37.5 g, 0.66–1.3 oz) | #1–4 | 80.1% | — | ||
| open price | 3.30 m (10'10") | 5 | 75.5 cm (29.7 in) | 110 g (3.9 oz) | — | — | — | #5–10 (18.75–37.5 g, 0.66–1.3 oz) | #1–4 | 82.4% | — | ||
| open price | 3.00 m (9'10") | 4 | 84 cm (33.1 in) | 105 g (3.7 oz) | — | — | — | #10–20 (37.5–75 g, 1.3–2.6 oz) | #2–5 | 82.5% | — | ||
| open price | 3.30 m (10'10") | 5 | 75 cm (29.5 in) | 130 g (4.6 oz) | — | — | — | #10–20 (37.5–75 g, 1.3–2.6 oz) | #2–5 | 84.1% | — |
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. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.
In short
Shimano Advance Short (アドバンス ショート) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Rock shore & breakwater. 6 models from 2.70 m (8'10") to 3.70 m (12'2"), in 4- to 5-piece builds. Outside Japan it is bought from sellers who ship from Japan; this page shows current eBay listings for your country where there are any.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The shortest packed length is 75 cm (29.5 in) (3-330).
- Weights run from 85 g (3.0 oz) on the 2-270 to 145 g (5.1 oz) on the 3-370.
- Carbon content 80.1–84.1% depending on the model.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 2-270, the 2-300 is 30 cm longer and 10 g heavier and packs to 84.5 cm (vs 75.5 cm).
- Compared with the 2-300, the 3-300 is the same length and 10 g heavier, takes up to 20 go sinkers (10 go more) and packs to 84 cm (vs 84.5 cm).
- Compared with the 3-300, the 2-330 is 30 cm longer and 5 g heavier, takes up to 10 go sinkers (10 go less) and packs to 75.5 cm (vs 84 cm).
- Compared with the 2-330, the 3-330 is the same length and 20 g heavier, takes up to 20 go sinkers (10 go more) and packs to 75 cm (vs 75.5 cm).
- Compared with the 3-330, the 3-370 is 40 cm longer and 15 g heavier and packs to 84 cm (vs 75 cm).
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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