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Shimano Scorpion One & Half 2-Piece 1653RS-2

スコーピオン ワン&ハーフ2ピース · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

1653RS-2 · 1.98 m (6'6") · 132 g (4.7 oz) · lure 10–40 g (0.35–1.4 oz) · Japan list price ¥41,200 · approx. $329 delivered to US · all 14 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥41,200 (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
¥38,3001.73 m (5'8")2130 cm (51.2 in)115 g (4.1 oz)5–20 g (0.18–0.71 oz)—8–16 lb——98.7%—
¥38,7001.78 m (5'10")2130 cm (51.2 in)122 g (4.3 oz)7–28 g (0.25–0.99 oz)—12–22 lb——98.4%—
¥38,3001.83 m (6'0")2130 cm (51.2 in)115 g (4.1 oz)3.5–14 g (0.12–0.49 oz)—6–16 lb——98.7%—
¥39,4001.91 m (6'3")2130 cm (51.2 in)115 g (4.1 oz)4–16 g (0.14–0.56 oz)—8–14 lb——98.7%—
¥40,0001.98 m (6'6")2130 cm (51.2 in)120 g (4.2 oz)5–20 g (0.18–0.71 oz)—8–16 lb——98%—

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

1653RS-2: Japan list price ¥41,200 · Delivered to US approx. $329 (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 size1581F-2 · 15102R-2 · 1600SS-2 · 1631FF-2 · 1651R-2 · 1652R-2 · 1653RS-2 · 1702R-2 · 1703R-2 · 1704R-2 · 1752R-2 · 17113R-2 · 2652R-2 · 2702R-2

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Scorpion One & Half 2-Piece 1653RS-2: 1.98 m (6'6") long, 2 pieces, 130 cm (51.2 in) folded, weighs 132 g (4.7 oz), lure weight 10–40 g (0.35–1.4 oz), nylon 14–30 lb (maker's figures).
  • 14 models from 1.73 m (5'8") to 2.41 m (7'11"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 130 cm (51.2 in) (15102R-2).
  • Weights run from 115 g (4.1 oz) on the 1581F-2 to 165 g (5.8 oz) on the 17113R-2.
  • Rated for lures from 3.5 g to 80 g (0.12–2.8 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 97.5–99.2% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥38,300–¥45,300, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

1653RS-2: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥41,200).

Length1.98 m (6'6")
Pieces2
Folded length130 cm (51.2 in)
Weight132 g (4.7 oz)
Lure weight10–40 g (0.35–1.4 oz)
Nylon line14–30 lb
Carbon content (%)98.9
  • Versus 1652R-2: 5 g (0.2 oz) heavier.
  • Versus 1702R-2: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) shorter, 8 g (0.3 oz) lighter.

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