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Shimano Kisu BB M180

キス BB · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

M180 · 1.80 m (5'11") · 80 g (2.8 oz) · Japan list price ¥17,000 · approx. $155 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥17,000 (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
¥16,5001.80 m (5'11")293.5 cm (36.8 in)77 g (2.7 oz)———#8–25 (30–93.75 g, 1.1–3.3 oz)—73%—
¥17,0001.80 m (5'11")293.5 cm (36.8 in)80 g (2.8 oz)———#10–30 (37.5–112.5 g, 1.3–4.0 oz)—71.4%—
¥17,5001.80 m (5'11")293.5 cm (36.8 in)85 g (3.0 oz)———#10–35 (37.5–131.25 g, 1.3–4.6 oz)—82.2%—

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

M180: Japan list price ¥17,000 · 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.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Kisu BB M180: 1.80 m (5'11") long, 2 pieces, 93.5 cm (36.8 in) folded, weighs 80 g (2.8 oz), sinker rating #10–30 (37.5–112.5 g, 1.3–4.0 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 3 models, all 1.80 m (5'11"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 93.5 cm (36.8 in) (H180).
  • Weights run from 77 g (2.7 oz) on the S180 to 85 g (3.0 oz) on the H180.
  • Carbon content 71.4–82.2% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥16,500–¥17,500, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

M180: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥17,000).

Length1.80 m (5'11")
Pieces2
Folded length93.5 cm (36.8 in)
Weight80 g (2.8 oz)
Sinker#10–30 (37.5–112.5 g, 1.3–4.0 oz)
Carbon content (%)71.4
  • Versus S180: 3 g (0.1 oz) heavier.
  • Versus H180: 5 g (0.2 oz) lighter.

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