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Shimano Sephia XR Tip Egging S68M-S/R

セフィア XR ティップエギング · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S68M-S/R · 2.03 m (6'8") · 90 g (3.2 oz) · Japan list price ¥45,900 · approx. $363 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥45,900 (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
¥45,4001.80 m (5'11")294.2 cm (37.1 in)82 g (2.9 oz)—#0.4–1———97.5%—
¥45,9002.03 m (6'8")2105.7 cm (41.6 in)91 g (3.2 oz)—#0.4–1———98.1%—
¥45,4001.80 m (5'11")294.2 cm (37.1 in)80 g (2.8 oz)—#0.4–1———95.2%—
¥45,9002.03 m (6'8")2105.7 cm (41.6 in)87 g (3.1 oz)—#0.4–1———95.7%—
¥46,4002.18 m (7'2")2113.2 cm (44.6 in)92 g (3.2 oz)—#0.4–1———98.1%—

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

S68M-S/R: Japan list price ¥45,900 · Delivered to US approx. $363 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Sephia XR Tip Egging S68M-S/R: 2.03 m (6'8") long, 2 pieces, 105.7 cm (41.6 in) folded, weighs 90 g (3.2 oz), PE line #0.4–1 (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 1.80 m (5'11") to 2.24 m (7'4"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 94.2 cm (37.1 in) (S511M-S/F).
  • Weights run from 80 g (2.8 oz) on the S511ML-S/R to 92 g (3.2 oz) on the S72ML-S/R.
  • PE line rating 0.4–1.
  • Carbon content 95.2–98.1% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥45,400–¥46,400, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S68M-S/R: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥45,900).

Length2.03 m (6'8")
Pieces2
Folded length105.7 cm (41.6 in)
Weight90 g (3.2 oz)
PE line (go)0.4–1
Carbon content (%)98.1
  • Versus S72ML-S/R: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) shorter, 2 g (0.1 oz) lighter, 7.5 cm (3 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus S74ML-S/C: 0.21 m (0.69 ft) shorter, 9.8 cm (3.9 in) shorter folded.

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