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Shimano Cardiff NX S83ML

カーディフ NX · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S83ML · 2.51 m (8'3") · 139 g (4.9 oz) · lure 5–26 g (0.18–0.92 oz) · Japan list price ¥40,500 · approx. $324 delivered to US · all 16 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥40,500 (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
¥32,7001.30 m (4'3")436.8 cm (14.5 in)68 g (2.4 oz)1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)————91.8%—
¥33,2001.42 m (4'8")439.8 cm (15.7 in)69 g (2.4 oz)1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)————92.8%—
¥30,4001.63 m (5'4")284.3 cm (33.2 in)71 g (2.5 oz)1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)————93.2%—
¥33,2001.83 m (6'0")294.3 cm (37.1 in)79 g (2.8 oz)2–9 g (0.07–0.32 oz)————88.7%—
¥34,3001.93 m (6'4")299.4 cm (39.1 in)92 g (3.2 oz)2–10 g (0.07–0.35 oz)————96.7%—

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

S83ML: Japan list price ¥40,500 · Delivered to US approx. $324 (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 sizeS43UL-4 · S48UL-4 · S54UL · S60UL · S64UL+ · S64L · S77L · S83ML · S86M · S120H-3 · B43UL-4 · B48UL-4 · B54UL · B60UL · B64L · B83ML

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Cardiff NX S83ML: 2.51 m (8'3") long, 2 pieces, 129.6 cm (51.0 in) folded, weighs 139 g (4.9 oz), lure weight 5–26 g (0.18–0.92 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 16 models from 1.30 m (4'3") to 3.66 m (12'0"), in 2- to 4-piece builds.
  • The shortest packed length is 36.8 cm (14.5 in) (B43UL-4).
  • Weights run from 68 g (2.4 oz) on the S43UL-4 to 359 g (12.7 oz) on the S120H-3.
  • Rated for lures from 1 g to 70 g (0.04–2.5 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 88.7–96.7% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥30,400–¥54,000, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S83ML: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥40,500).

Length2.51 m (8'3")
Pieces2
Folded length129.6 cm (51.0 in)
Weight139 g (4.9 oz)
Lure weight5–26 g (0.18–0.92 oz)
Carbon content (%)95.1
  • Versus S77L: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) longer, 18 g (0.6 oz) heavier, 10.4 cm (4.1 in) longer folded.
  • Versus S86M: 0.08 m (0.26 ft) shorter, 24 g (0.8 oz) lighter, 3.8 cm (1.5 in) shorter folded.

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