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Shimano Hard Rocker Extune S78MH+

ハードロッカー エクスチューン · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S78MH+ · 2.34 m (7'8") · 114 g (4.0 oz) · lure 8–48 g (0.28–1.7 oz) · Japan list price ¥53,500 · approx. $418 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥53,500 (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
¥53,0002.39 m (7'10")2122.9 cm (48.4 in)111 g (3.9 oz)8–40 g (0.28–1.4 oz)————99.3%—
¥54,5002.69 m (8'10")2137.7 cm (54.2 in)135 g (4.8 oz)10–50 g (0.35–1.8 oz)————99.5%—
¥56,0002.69 m (8'10")2137.7 cm (54.2 in)155 g (5.5 oz)16–80 g (0.56–2.8 oz)————99.5%—
¥58,0002.82 m (9'3")3129 cm (50.8 in)—8–40 g (0.28–1.4 oz)————99.2%—
¥53,5002.34 m (7'8")2120.4 cm (47.4 in)114 g (4.0 oz)8–48 g (0.28–1.7 oz)————99.1%—

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

S78MH+: Japan list price ¥53,500 · Delivered to US approx. $418 (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 sizeB710M · B810MH · B810XXH · S83-93MH · S78MH+ · S86MH+ · S96MH+-3

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Hard Rocker Extune S78MH+: 2.34 m (7'8") long, 2 pieces, 120.4 cm (47.4 in) folded, weighs 114 g (4.0 oz), lure weight 8–48 g (0.28–1.7 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 2.34 m (7'8") to 2.90 m (9'6"), in 2- to 3-piece builds.
  • The shortest packed length is 101.5 cm (40.0 in) (S96MH+-3).
  • Weights run from 111 g (3.9 oz) on the B710M to 155 g (5.5 oz) on the B810XXH.
  • Rated for lures from 8 g to 80 g (0.28–2.8 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 99.1–99.5% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥53,000–¥58,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S78MH+: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥53,500); it is the shortest of the 7 sizes in this series.

Length2.34 m (7'8")
Pieces2
Folded length120.4 cm (47.4 in)
Weight114 g (4.0 oz)
Lure weight8–48 g (0.28–1.7 oz)
Carbon content (%)99.1
  • Versus S83-93MH: 0.48 m (1.57 ft) shorter, 8.6 cm (3.4 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus S86MH+: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) shorter, 9 g (0.3 oz) lighter, 12.5 cm (4.9 in) shorter folded.

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