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Shimano Kyokusho Kocho Kurodai 0.6-530

極翔 硬調(きょくしょう こうちょう)黒鯛 · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

0.6-530 · 5.30 m (17'5") · 172 g (6.1 oz) · Japan list price ¥77,600 · approx. $592 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥77,600 (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
¥77,6005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)172 g (6.1 oz)———#1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz)#0.6–1.599.4%—
¥78,2005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)177 g (6.2 oz)———#1–3 (3.75–11.25 g, 0.13–0.40 oz)#0.8–299.4%—
¥78,7005.30 m (17'5")5114.4 cm (45.0 in)185 g (6.5 oz)———#1–4 (3.75–15 g, 0.13–0.53 oz)#0.8–399.5%—

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

0.6-530: Japan list price ¥77,600 · Delivered to US approx. $592 (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 Kyokusho Kocho Kurodai 0.6-530: 5.30 m (17'5") long, 5 pieces, 114.4 cm (45.0 in) folded, weighs 172 g (6.1 oz), sinker rating #1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 3 models, all 5.30 m (17'5"), all 5-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 114.4 cm (45.0 in) (0.6-530).
  • Weights run from 172 g (6.1 oz) on the 0.6-530 to 185 g (6.5 oz) on the 1.5-530.
  • Carbon content 99.4–99.5% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥77,600–¥78,700, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

0.6-530: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥77,600).

Length5.30 m (17'5")
Pieces5
Folded length114.4 cm (45.0 in)
Weight172 g (6.1 oz)
Sinker#1–2 (3.75–7.5 g, 0.13–0.26 oz)
Leader (go)0.6–1.5
Carbon content (%)99.4
  • Versus 1-530: 5 g (0.2 oz) lighter.

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