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Shimano Exsence ∞ S96M

エクスセンス ∞ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S96M · 2.90 m (9'6") · 132 g (4.7 oz) · lure 6–40 g (0.21–1.4 oz) · Japan list price ¥88,000 · approx. $667 delivered to US · all 12 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥88,000 (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
¥85,0002.59 m (8'6")2133.1 cm (52.4 in)113 g (4.0 oz)5–32 g (0.18–1.1 oz)#0.5–1.2———99.3%—
¥86,0002.74 m (9'0")2141.1 cm (55.6 in)118 g (4.2 oz)5–32 g (0.18–1.1 oz)#0.5–1.2———99.2%—
¥87,0002.90 m (9'6")2148.6 cm (58.5 in)125 g (4.4 oz)5–32 g (0.18–1.1 oz)#0.5–1.2———99.2%—
¥88,0002.90 m (9'6")2148.6 cm (58.5 in)132 g (4.7 oz)6–40 g (0.21–1.4 oz)#0.6–1.5———99.1%—
¥89,0003.05 m (10'0")2156.1 cm (61.5 in)140 g (4.9 oz)6–40 g (0.21–1.4 oz)#0.6–1.5———99%—

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

S96M: Japan list price ¥88,000 · Delivered to US approx. $667 (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 sizeS86ML · S90ML · S96ML · S96M · S100M · S106M · S90MH · S100MH · B86ML · B86M · B96M · B86MH

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Exsence ∞ S96M: 2.90 m (9'6") long, 2 pieces, 148.6 cm (58.5 in) folded, weighs 132 g (4.7 oz), lure weight 6–40 g (0.21–1.4 oz), PE line #0.6–1.5 (maker's figures).
  • 12 models from 2.59 m (8'6") to 3.20 m (10'6"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 133.1 cm (52.4 in) (B86M).
  • Weights run from 113 g (4.0 oz) on the S86ML to 145 g (5.1 oz) on the S106M.
  • At 145 g, the S106M is the lightest 3.20 m (10'6") rod we list (of 74 at that length).
  • Rated for lures from 5 g to 65 g (0.18–2.3 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 0.5–3.
  • Carbon content 98.5–99.5% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥85,000–¥91,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

S96M: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥88,000).

Length2.90 m (9'6")
Pieces2
Folded length148.6 cm (58.5 in)
Weight132 g (4.7 oz)
Lure weight6–40 g (0.21–1.4 oz)
PE line (go)0.6–1.5
Carbon content (%)99.1
  • Versus S96ML: 7 g (0.2 oz) heavier.
  • Versus S100M: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) shorter, 8 g (0.3 oz) lighter, 7.5 cm (3 in) shorter folded.

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