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Shimano Cardiff Monster Limited DPB83ML

カーディフ モンスターリミテッド · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

DPB83ML · 2.51 m (8'3") · 155 g (5.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥104,300 · approx. $784 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥104,300 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥102,9002.31 m (7'7")2118.8 cm (46.8 in)120 g (4.2 oz)3–23 g (0.11–0.81 oz)————98.9%—
¥104,0002.51 m (8'3")2129.3 cm (50.9 in)130 g (4.6 oz)5–28 g (0.18–0.99 oz)————99.9%—
¥102,9002.21 m (7'3")2114 cm (44.9 in)145 g (5.1 oz)—————99.7%—
¥104,0002.51 m (8'3")2129.3 cm (50.9 in)150 g (5.3 oz)—————99.7%—
¥105,0002.82 m (9'3")2145.1 cm (57.1 in)165 g (5.8 oz)—————99.8%—

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

DPB83ML: Japan list price ¥104,300 · Delivered to US approx. $784 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each sizeTW77L · TW83ML · DP73M · DP83ML · DP93ML · DPB73M · DPB83ML

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Cardiff Monster Limited DPB83ML: 2.51 m (8'3") long, 2 pieces, 129.3 cm (50.9 in) folded, weighs 155 g (5.5 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 2.21 m (7'3") to 2.82 m (9'3"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 114 cm (44.9 in) (DP73M).
  • Weights run from 120 g (4.2 oz) on the TW77L to 165 g (5.8 oz) on the DP93ML.
  • Rated for lures from 3 g to 28 g (0.11–0.99 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 98.9–99.9% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥102,900–¥105,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

DPB83ML: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥104,300).

Length2.51 m (8'3")
Pieces2
Folded length129.3 cm (50.9 in)
Weight155 g (5.5 oz)
Carbon content (%)99.8
  • Versus DPB73M: 0.3 m (0.98 ft) longer, 15.3 cm (6 in) longer folded.

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