Shimano Advanforce
アドバンフォース · Japan list price ¥225,000–¥245,000 · approx. $1,655–$1,799 delivered to US
4 models from 9.00 m (29'6") to 10.00 m (32'10"), in 8- to 9-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥225,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥225,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 285 g (10.1 oz) | — | — | — | #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) | — | 99.7% | 2.1/25.5 mm | ||
| ¥239,000 | 9.50 m (31'2") | 9 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 320 g (11.3 oz) | — | — | — | #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) | — | 99.7% | 2.1/26.0 mm | ||
| ¥245,000 | 10.00 m (32'10") | 9 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 355 g (12.5 oz) | — | — | — | #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) | — | 99.7% | 2.1/26.3 mm | ||
| ¥229,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 337 g (11.9 oz) | — | — | — | #0–15 (0–56.25 g, 0.00–2.0 oz) | — | 99.6% | 2.3/26.9 mm |
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.
Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate
Kyuse 90: Japan list price ¥225,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,655 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse 95: Japan list price ¥239,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,756 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse 100: Japan list price ¥245,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,799 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Arase 90: Japan list price ¥229,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,683 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Shimano Advanforce (アドバンフォース) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥225,000–¥245,000 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 9.00 m (29'6") to 10.00 m (32'10"), in 8- to 9-piece builds. Japan list price ¥225,000–¥245,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The shortest packed length is 142.5 cm (56.1 in) (Arase 90).
- Weights run from 285 g (10.1 oz) on the Kyuse 90 to 355 g (12.5 oz) on the Kyuse 100.
- Carbon content 99.6–99.7% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥225,000–¥245,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the Kyuse 90, the Arase 90 is the same length and 52 g heavier, takes up to 15 go sinkers (3 go more) and costs ¥4,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the Arase 90, the Kyuse 95 is 50 cm longer and 17 g lighter, takes up to 12 go sinkers (3 go less) and costs ¥10,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the Kyuse 95, the Kyuse 100 is 50 cm longer and 35 g heavier and costs ¥6,000 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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