Shimano Dragon Force
ドラゴンフォース · Japan list price ¥238,000–¥348,000 · approx. $1,748–$2,542 delivered to US
4 models from 9.00 m (29'6") to 12.20 m (40'0"), in 8- to 11-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥238,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥238,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 330 g (11.6 oz) | — | — | — | #0–15 (0–56.25 g, 0.00–2.0 oz) | — | 99.5% | 2.4/26.3 mm | ||
| ¥258,000 | 10.00 m (32'10") | 9 | 140.5 cm (55.3 in) | 415 g (14.6 oz) | — | — | — | #0–15 (0–56.25 g, 0.00–2.0 oz) | — | 99.5% | 2.4/28.4 mm | ||
| ¥298,000 | 11.00 m (36'1") | 10 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 393 g (13.9 oz) | — | — | — | #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) | — | 99.6% | 2.3/28.5 mm | ||
| ¥348,000 | 12.20 m (40'0") | 11 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 478 g (16.9 oz) | — | — | — | #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) | — | 99.6% | 2.1/30.8 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
90: Japan list price ¥238,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,748 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
100: Japan list price ¥258,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,893 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
110: Japan list price ¥298,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,181 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
122: Japan list price ¥348,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,542 (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 Dragon Force (ドラゴンフォース) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥238,000–¥348,000 in Japan before tax. 4 models from 9.00 m (29'6") to 12.20 m (40'0"), in 8- to 11-piece builds. Japan list price ¥238,000–¥348,000 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 140.5 cm (55.3 in) (100).
- Weights run from 330 g (11.6 oz) on the 90 to 478 g (16.9 oz) on the 122.
- Carbon content 99.5–99.6% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥238,000–¥348,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 90 (9 m), the 100 (10 m) is 100 cm longer and 85 g heavier, packs to 140.5 cm (vs 142.5 cm) and costs ¥20,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 100 (10 m), the 110 (11 m) is 100 cm longer and 22 g lighter, takes up to 12 go sinkers (3 go less), packs to 142.5 cm (vs 140.5 cm) and costs ¥40,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 110 (11 m), the 122 (12.2 m) is 120 cm longer and 85 g heavier and costs ¥50,000 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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