Shimano Borderless BB 420H-T
ボーダレス BB · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
420H-T · 4.20 m (13'9") · 165 g (5.8 oz) · Japan list price ¥28,900 · approx. $240 delivered to US · all 6 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥28,900 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥28,400 | 4.80 m (15'9") | 4 | 129.1 cm (50.8 in) | 160 g (5.6 oz) | — | — | — | #1–3 (3.75–11.25 g, 0.13–0.40 oz) | #1–3 | 98.6% | — | ||
| ¥26,000 | 3.80 m (12'6") | 4 | 103.5 cm (40.7 in) | 122 g (4.3 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–4 (5.62–15 g, 0.20–0.53 oz) | #1.5–4 | 98.6% | — | ||
| ¥28,800 | 4.60 m (15'1") | 4 | 123.7 cm (48.7 in) | 145 g (5.1 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–4 (5.62–15 g, 0.20–0.53 oz) | #1.5–4 | 98.9% | — | ||
| ¥29,400 | 4.60 m (15'1") | 4 | 124.1 cm (48.9 in) | 155 g (5.5 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–5 (5.62–18.75 g, 0.20–0.66 oz) | #1.5–5 | 99.3% | — | ||
| ¥26,800 | 3.60 m (11'10") | 4 | 98.5 cm (38.8 in) | 142 g (5.0 oz) | — | — | — | #1.5–6 (5.62–22.5 g, 0.20–0.79 oz) | #1.5–6 | 98.3% | — |
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
420H-T: Japan list price ¥28,900 · Delivered to US approx. $240 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Borderless BB 420H-T: 4.20 m (13'9") long, 4 pieces, 114.1 cm (44.9 in) folded, weighs 165 g (5.8 oz), sinker rating #1.5–6 (5.62–22.5 g, 0.20–0.79 oz) (maker's figures).
- 6 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 4.80 m (15'9"), all 4-piece.
- The shortest packed length is 98.5 cm (38.8 in) (360H-T).
- Weights run from 122 g (4.3 oz) on the 380M-T to 165 g (5.8 oz) on the 420H-T.
- Carbon content 98.3–99.3% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥26,000–¥29,400, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.
420H-T: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥28,900).
- Versus 360H-T: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) longer, 23 g (0.8 oz) heavier, 15.6 cm (6.1 in) longer folded.
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