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Shimano Expride Low Modulus Series 165MH-LM

エクスプライド ローモジュラスシリーズ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

165MH-LM · 1.96 m (6'5") · 115 g (4.1 oz) · lure 10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz) · Japan list price ¥33,500 · approx. $274 delivered to US · all 4 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥33,500 (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
¥32,4001.96 m (6'5")2167.4 cm (65.9 in)112 g (4.0 oz)5–21 g (0.18–0.74 oz)—7–14 lb——96.7%—
¥33,5001.96 m (6'5")2165.9 cm (65.3 in)115 g (4.1 oz)10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz)—10–20 lb——96.5%—
¥34,6002.21 m (7'3")2188.4 cm (74.2 in)132 g (4.7 oz)10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz)—10–20 lb——96.6%—
¥33,5002.03 m (6'8")2104.6 cm (41.2 in)130 g (4.6 oz)7–30 g (0.25–1.1 oz)—8–16 lb——97.9%—

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

165MH-LM: Japan list price ¥33,500 · Delivered to US approx. $274 (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 size165ML-LM · 165MH-LM · 173MH-LM · 168M-LM/2

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Expride Low Modulus Series 165MH-LM: 1.96 m (6'5") long, 2 pieces, 165.9 cm (65.3 in) folded, weighs 115 g (4.1 oz), lure weight 10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz), nylon 10–20 lb (maker's figures).
  • 4 models from 1.96 m (6'5") to 2.21 m (7'3"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 104.6 cm (41.2 in) (168M-LM/2).
  • Weights run from 112 g (4.0 oz) on the 165ML-LM to 132 g (4.7 oz) on the 173MH-LM.
  • Rated for lures from 5 g to 42 g (0.18–1.5 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 96.5–97.9% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥32,400–¥34,600, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

165MH-LM: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥33,500); it is one of the shortest of the 4 sizes in this series (tied with 165ML-LM).

Length1.96 m (6'5")
Pieces2
Folded length165.9 cm (65.3 in)
Weight115 g (4.1 oz)
Lure weight10–42 g (0.35–1.5 oz)
Nylon line10–20 lb
Carbon content (%)96.5
  • Versus 165ML-LM: 3 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 1.5 cm (0.6 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus 173MH-LM: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) shorter, 17 g (0.6 oz) lighter, 22.5 cm (8.9 in) shorter folded.

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