Shimano Mid Game XR 73 H230
ミッドゲーム XR · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
73 H230 · 2.30 m (7'7") · 203 g (7.2 oz) · Japan list price ¥53,000 · approx. $414 delivered to US · all 9 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥53,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-10-16
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Length | Pieces | Folded length | Weight | Lure weight | PE line (go) | Nylon | Sinker rating | Leader (go) | Carbon | Tip / butt ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥51,000 | 2.30 m (7'7") | 2 | 171.4 cm (67.5 in) | 178 g (6.3 oz) | — | — | — | #40–120 (150–450 g, 5.3–15.9 oz) | — | 86% | — | ||
| ¥52,000 | 2.40 m (7'10") | 2 | 181.4 cm (71.4 in) | 193 g (6.8 oz) | — | — | — | #40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz) | — | 86.6% | — | ||
| ¥50,000 | 1.90 m (6'3") | 2 | 119.4 cm (47.0 in) | 180 g (6.3 oz) | — | — | — | #40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz) | — | 85% | — | ||
| ¥52,000 | 2.30 m (7'7") | 2 | 159.4 cm (62.8 in) | 196 g (6.9 oz) | — | — | — | #40–150 (150–562.5 g, 5.3–19.8 oz) | — | 82.6% | — | ||
| ¥50,000 | 1.90 m (6'3") | 2 | 119.4 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
73 H230: Japan list price ¥53,000 · Delivered to US approx. $414 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Mid Game XR 73 H230: 2.30 m (7'7") long, 2 pieces, 159.4 cm (62.8 in) folded, weighs 203 g (7.2 oz), sinker rating #50–200 (187.5–750 g, 6.6–26.5 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.
73 H230: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥53,000).
- Versus 73 H190: 0.4 m (1.31 ft) longer, 16 g (0.6 oz) heavier, 40 cm (15.7 in) longer folded.
- Versus 73 HH210 / RIGHT: 0.2 m (0.66 ft) longer, 2 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 20 cm (7.9 in) longer folded.
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