JDM Tackle Guide

Shimano Light Game BB

ライトゲーム BB · Japan list price ¥22,000–¥23,500 · approx. $191–$202 delivered to US

10 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥23,000 (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
¥23,0002.00 m (6'7")2103 cm (40.6 in)128 g (4.5 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—88%—
¥23,0002.30 m (7'7")2118.5 cm (46.7 in)134 g (4.7 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—87.8%—
¥22,0001.95 m (6'5")2101 cm (39.8 in)137 g (4.8 oz)———#15–60 (56.25–225 g, 2.0–7.9 oz)—89.7%—
¥22,0001.95 m (6'5")2101 cm (39.8 in)139 g (4.9 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—90%—
¥23,0002.30 m (7'7")2118.5 cm (46.7 in)150 g (5.3 oz)———#20–80 (75–300 g, 2.6–10.6 oz)—90%—

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

64 MH200: Japan list price ¥23,000 · Delivered to US approx. $198 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

64 MH230: Japan list price ¥23,000 · Delivered to US approx. $198 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 M195: Japan list price ¥22,000 · Delivered to US approx. $191 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 MH195: Japan list price ¥22,000 · Delivered to US approx. $191 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 MH230: Japan list price ¥23,000 · Delivered to US approx. $198 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 H195: Japan list price ¥22,500 · Delivered to US approx. $194 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 H230: Japan list price ¥23,500 · Delivered to US approx. $202 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 HH195: Japan list price ¥23,000 · Delivered to US approx. $198 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

82 MH180: Japan list price ¥22,000 · Delivered to US approx. $191 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

82 H180: Japan list price ¥22,500 · Delivered to US approx. $194 (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 size64 MH200 · 64 MH230 · 73 M195 · 73 MH195 · 73 MH230 · 73 H195 · 73 H230 · 73 HH195 · 82 MH180 · 82 H180

In short

Shimano Light Game BB (ライトゲーム BB) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥22,000–¥23,500 in Japan before tax. 10 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 2.30 m (7'7"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥22,000–¥23,500 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 93.5 cm (36.8 in) (82 H180).
  • Weights run from 128 g (4.5 oz) on the 64 MH200 to 157 g (5.5 oz) on the 73 H230.
  • Carbon content 87.8–91.3% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥22,000–¥23,500, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 10 sizes run from 1.8 m to 2.3 m, weigh 128–157 g, take up to 60–120 go sinkers and list at ¥22,000–¥23,500 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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