JDM Tackle Guide

Shimano Free Game

フリーゲーム · Japan list price ¥13,800–¥17,100 · approx. $132–$155 delivered to US

7 models from 2.29 m (7'6") to 2.90 m (9'6"), all 4-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥13,800 (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
¥13,8002.29 m (7'6")467.6 cm (26.6 in)107 g (3.8 oz)—#0.3–0.82–8 lb#3–15 (11.25–56.25 g, 0.40–2.0 oz)—62.8%—
¥14,3002.29 m (7'6")467.6 cm (26.6 in)110 g (3.9 oz)—#0.4–13–10 lb#5–20 (18.75–75 g, 0.66–2.6 oz)—68.4%—
¥14,9002.29 m (7'6")467.6 cm (26.6 in)112 g (4.0 oz)—#0.6–1.24–12 lb#8–25 (30–93.75 g, 1.1–3.3 oz)—68%—
¥15,5002.44 m (8'0")470.5 cm (27.8 in)125 g (4.4 oz)—#0.6–1.24–12 lb#8–25 (30–93.75 g, 1.1–3.3 oz)—84.2%—
¥16,0002.59 m (8'6")474.1 cm (29.2 in)130 g (4.6 oz)—#0.6–1.24–12 lb#8–25 (30–93.75 g, 1.1–3.3 oz)—87.2%—

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

S76UL: Japan list price ¥13,800 · Delivered to US approx. $132 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S76L: Japan list price ¥14,300 · Delivered to US approx. $135 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S76ML: Japan list price ¥14,900 · Delivered to US approx. $140 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S80ML: Japan list price ¥15,500 · Delivered to US approx. $144 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S86ML: Japan list price ¥16,000 · Delivered to US approx. $147 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S90ML: Japan list price ¥16,600 · Delivered to US approx. $152 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

S96M: Japan list price ¥17,100 · Delivered to US approx. $155 (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 sizeS76UL · S76L · S76ML · S80ML · S86ML · S90ML · S96M

In short

Shimano Free Game (フリーゲーム) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Other; ¥13,800–¥17,100 in Japan before tax. 7 models from 2.29 m (7'6") to 2.90 m (9'6"), all 4-piece. Japan list price ¥13,800–¥17,100 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 67.6 cm (26.6 in) (S76L).
  • Weights run from 107 g (3.8 oz) on the S76UL to 150 g (5.3 oz) on the S96M.
  • PE line rating 0.3–1.5.
  • Carbon content 62.8–90.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥13,800–¥17,100, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 7 sizes run from 2.29 m to 2.9 m, weigh 107–150 g, take up to 15–30 go sinkers and list at ¥13,800–¥17,100 in Japan.

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

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eBay buyer protection & maker’s warranty

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Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.

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