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Shimano Cardiff Stream Premium S54UL

カーディフ ストリームプレミアム · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S54UL · 1.63 m (5'4") · 86 g (3.0 oz) · lure 1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz) · Japan list price ¥60,800 · approx. $471 delivered to US · all 11 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥60,800 (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
¥62,3001.42 m (4'8")439.9 cm (15.7 in)84 g (3.0 oz)1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)————32.7%—
¥60,3001.63 m (5'4")283.4 cm (32.8 in)84 g (3.0 oz)0.7–6 g (0.02–0.21 oz)————98.4%—
¥60,8001.63 m (5'4")283.4 cm (32.8 in)86 g (3.0 oz)1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)————98.2%—
¥62,3001.83 m (6'0")293.7 cm (36.9 in)94 g (3.3 oz)2–9 g (0.07–0.32 oz)————98.3%—
¥63,9001.93 m (6'4")299.4 cm (39.1 in)105 g (3.7 oz)3–14 g (0.11–0.49 oz)————99.9%—

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

S54UL: Japan list price ¥60,800 · Delivered to US approx. $471 (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 sizeS48UL-G/4 · S54SUL · S54UL · S60UL · S64L · S72L · S74ML · B48UL-G/4 · B54SUL · B54UL · B60UL

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Cardiff Stream Premium S54UL: 1.63 m (5'4") long, 2 pieces, 83.4 cm (32.8 in) folded, weighs 86 g (3.0 oz), lure weight 1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 11 models from 1.42 m (4'8") to 2.24 m (7'4"), in 2- to 4-piece builds.
  • The shortest packed length is 39.9 cm (15.7 in) (B48UL-G/4).
  • Weights run from 83 g (2.9 oz) on the B54SUL to 139 g (4.9 oz) on the S74ML.
  • Rated for lures from 0.7 g to 26 g (0.02–0.92 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 32.7–99.9% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥60,300–¥68,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S54UL: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥60,800).

Length1.63 m (5'4")
Pieces2
Folded length83.4 cm (32.8 in)
Weight86 g (3.0 oz)
Lure weight1–7 g (0.04–0.25 oz)
Carbon content (%)98.2
  • Versus S54SUL: 2 g (0.1 oz) heavier.
  • Versus S60UL: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) shorter, 8 g (0.3 oz) lighter, 10.3 cm (4.1 in) shorter folded.

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