Shimano Borderless Special GL
ボーダレス スペシャル GL · Japan list price ¥69,600–¥129,600 · approx. $534–$967 delivered to US
14 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 7.21 m (23'8"), in 4- to 7-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥69,600 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥69,600 | 3.61 m (11'10") | 4 | 106.1 cm (41.8 in) | 80 g (2.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 97.9% | 1.2/20.8 mm | ||
| ¥75,600 | 4.06 m (13'4") | 4 | 121.1 cm (47.7 in) | 95 g (3.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 98.3% | 1.2/21.0 mm | ||
| ¥81,000 | 4.51 m (14'10") | 5 | 106.1 cm (41.8 in) | 107 g (3.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 98.4% | 1.2/22.0 mm | ||
| ¥89,100 | 4.96 m (16'3") | 5 | 121.1 cm (47.7 in) | 125 g (4.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 98.6% | 1.2/22.1 mm | ||
| ¥97,200 | 5.41 m (17'9") | 5 | 122.1 cm (48.1 in) | 140 g (4.9 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 98.8% | 1.2/23.2 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
W360-T: Japan list price ¥69,600 · Delivered to US approx. $534 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W405-T: Japan list price ¥75,600 · Delivered to US approx. $577 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W450-T: Japan list price ¥81,000 · Delivered to US approx. $616 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W495-T: Japan list price ¥89,100 · Delivered to US approx. $675 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W540-T: Japan list price ¥97,200 · Delivered to US approx. $733 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W585-T: Japan list price ¥105,300 · Delivered to US approx. $791 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W630-T: Japan list price ¥113,400 · Delivered to US approx. $850 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W675-T: Japan list price ¥121,500 · Delivered to US approx. $908 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
W720-T: Japan list price ¥129,600 · Delivered to US approx. $967 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
KII360-T: Japan list price ¥69,600 · Delivered to US approx. $534 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
KII450-T: Japan list price ¥81,000 · Delivered to US approx. $616 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
KII540-T: Japan list price ¥97,200 · Delivered to US approx. $733 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
KII630-T: Japan list price ¥113,400 · Delivered to US approx. $850 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
KII720-T: Japan list price ¥129,600 · Delivered to US approx. $967 (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 Borderless Special GL (ボーダレス スペシャル GL) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Other; ¥69,600–¥129,600 in Japan before tax. 14 models from 3.60 m (11'10") to 7.21 m (23'8"), in 4- to 7-piece builds. Japan list price ¥69,600–¥129,600 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 106.1 cm (41.8 in) (W360-T).
- Weights run from 75 g (2.6 oz) on the KII360-T to 240 g (8.5 oz) on the W720-T.
- At 190 g, the W630-T is the lightest 6.31 m (20'8") rod we list (of 4 at that length).
- Carbon content 97.9–99.9% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥69,600–¥129,600, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 14 sizes run from 3.6 m to 7.21 m, weigh 75–240 g and list at ¥69,600–¥129,600 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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