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Shimano Dragon Force 122

ドラゴンフォース · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

122 · 12.20 m (40'0") · 478 g (16.9 oz) · Japan list price ¥348,000 · approx. $2,542 delivered to US · all 4 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥348,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥238,0009.00 m (29'6")8142.5 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
¥258,00010.00 m (32'10")9140.5 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
¥298,00011.00 m (36'1")10142.5 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
¥348,00012.20 m (40'0")11142.5 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

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.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Dragon Force 122: 12.20 m (40'0") long, 11 pieces, 142.5 cm (56.1 in) folded, weighs 478 g (16.9 oz), sinker rating #0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 4 models from 9.00 m (29'6") to 12.20 m (40'0"), in 8- to 11-piece builds.
  • 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.

122: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥348,000); it is the longest of the 4 sizes in this series.

Length12.20 m (40'0")
Pieces11
Folded length142.5 cm (56.1 in)
Weight478 g (16.9 oz)
Sinker#0–12 (0–45 g, 0.00–1.6 oz)
Tip / butt diameter (mm)2.1/30.8
Carbon content (%)99.6
  • Versus 110: 1.2 m (3.94 ft) longer, 85 g (3 oz) heavier.

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