Shimano Cardiff AX
カーディフ AX · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
9 models from 1.83 m (6'0") to 1.98 m (6'6"), all 2-piece.
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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 | 1.88 m (6'2") | 2 | 96.2 cm (37.9 in) | 65 g (2.3 oz) | 0.4–3.5 g (0.01–0.12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| open price | 1.83 m (6'0") | 2 | 93.7 cm (36.9 in) | 66 g (2.3 oz) | 0.5–4.5 g (0.02–0.16 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| open price | 1.88 m (6'2") | 2 | 96.5 cm (38.0 in) | 67 g (2.4 oz) | 0.5–4.5 g (0.02–0.16 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| open price | 1.98 m (6'6") | 2 | 101.2 cm (39.8 in) | 69 g (2.4 oz) | 0.5–4.5 g (0.02–0.16 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| open price | 1.83 m (6'0") | 2 | 93.7 cm (36.9 in) | 69 g (2.4 oz) | 0.7–6 g (0.02–0.21 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Cardiff AX (カーディフ AX) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Trout. 9 models from 1.83 m (6'0") to 1.98 m (6'6"), all 2-piece. 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 93.7 cm (36.9 in) (B60UL).
- Weights run from 65 g (2.3 oz) on the S62XUL-F to 93 g (3.3 oz) on the B64L.
- Rated for lures from 0.4 g to 8 g (0.01–0.28 oz) across the range.
How the sizes differ
- The 9 sizes run from 1.83 m to 1.98 m, weigh 65–93 g and take up to 3.5–8 g lures.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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