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Shimano Mid Game XR 64 M230

ミッドゲーム XR · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

64 M230 · 2.30 m (7'7") · 178 g (6.3 oz) · Japan list price ¥51,000 · approx. $400 delivered to US · all 9 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥51,000 (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
¥51,0002.30 m (7'7")2171.4 cm (67.5 in)178 g (6.3 oz)———#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)—86%—
¥52,0002.40 m (7'10")2181.4 cm (71.4 in)193 g (6.8 oz)———#40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz)—86.6%—
¥50,0001.90 m (6'3")2119.4 cm (47.0 in)180 g (6.3 oz)———#40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz)—85%—
¥52,0002.30 m (7'7")2159.4 cm (62.8 in)196 g (6.9 oz)———#40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz)—82.6%—
¥50,0001.90 m (6'3")2119.4 cm (47.0 in)187 g (6.6 oz)———#50–200 (187.5–750 g, 6.6–26.5 oz)—82.5%—

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

64 M230: Japan list price ¥51,000 · Delivered to US approx. $400 (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 M230 · 64 MH240 · 73 MH190 · 73 MH230 · 73 H190 · 73 H230 · 73 HH210 / RIGHT · 82 MH180 · 82 H190

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Mid Game XR 64 M230: 2.30 m (7'7") long, 2 pieces, 171.4 cm (67.5 in) folded, weighs 178 g (6.3 oz), sinker rating #40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 9 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 2.40 m (7'10"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 109.4 cm (43.1 in) (82 MH180).
  • Weights run from 178 g (6.3 oz) on the 64 M230 to 203 g (7.2 oz) on the 73 H230.
  • Carbon content 80.7–86.6% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥50,000–¥53,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

64 M230: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥51,000).

Length2.30 m (7'7")
Pieces2
Folded length171.4 cm (67.5 in)
Weight178 g (6.3 oz)
Sinker#40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz)
Carbon content (%)86
  • Versus 64 MH240: 0.1 m (0.33 ft) shorter, 15 g (0.5 oz) lighter, 10 cm (3.9 in) shorter folded.

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