JDM Tackle Guide

Shimano Mid Game SS

ミッドゲーム SS · Japan list price ¥36,000–¥39,000 · approx. $292–$313 delivered to US

7 models from 1.90 m (6'3") to 2.55 m (8'4"), all 2-piece.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥38,000 (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
¥38,0002.35 m (7'9")2121 cm (47.6 in)167 g (5.9 oz)———#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)—84.6%—
¥38,0002.35 m (7'9")2121 cm (47.6 in)167 g (5.9 oz)———#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)—84.6%—
¥36,0001.95 m (6'5")2102 cm (40.2 in)170 g (6.0 oz)———#50–150 (187.5–562.5 g, 6.6–19.8 oz)—79.2%—
¥37,0002.25 m (7'5")2116 cm (45.7 in)175 g (6.2 oz)———#50–150 (187.5–562.5 g, 6.6–19.8 oz)—80%—
¥39,0002.55 m (8'4")2131 cm (51.6 in)185 g (6.5 oz)———#50–150 (187.5–562.5 g, 6.6–19.8 oz)—81.6%—

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 M235 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥38,000 · Delivered to US approx. $306 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

64 M235 / LEFT: Japan list price ¥38,000 · Delivered to US approx. $306 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 H195 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥36,000 · Delivered to US approx. $292 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 H225 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥37,000 · Delivered to US approx. $299 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 H255 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥39,000 · Delivered to US approx. $313 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

73 HH195 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥37,000 · Delivered to US approx. $299 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

82 HH190 / RIGHT: Japan list price ¥37,000 · Delivered to US approx. $299 (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 M235 / RIGHT · 64 M235 / LEFT · 73 H195 / RIGHT · 73 H225 / RIGHT · 73 H255 / RIGHT · 73 HH195 / RIGHT · 82 HH190 / RIGHT

In short

Shimano Mid Game SS (ミッドゲーム SS) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Japanese boat fishing; ¥36,000–¥39,000 in Japan before tax. 7 models from 1.90 m (6'3") to 2.55 m (8'4"), all 2-piece. Japan list price ¥36,000–¥39,000 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 98.5 cm (38.8 in) (82 HH190 / RIGHT).
  • Weights run from 167 g (5.9 oz) on the 64 M235 / LEFT to 185 g (6.5 oz) on the 73 H255 / RIGHT.
  • Carbon content 79.2–84.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥36,000–¥39,000, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • The 7 sizes run from 1.9 m to 2.55 m, weigh 167–185 g, take up to 120–200 go sinkers and list at ¥36,000–¥39,000 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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