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Shimano Soare SS S80L-S

ソアレ SS · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

S80L-S · 2.44 m (8'0") · 74 g (2.6 oz) · lure 1.5–14 g (0.05–0.49 oz) · Japan list price ¥31,600 · approx. $260 delivered to US · all 7 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥31,600 (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
¥30,7002.29 m (7'6")2117.2 cm (46.1 in)64 g (2.3 oz)0.5–5 g (0.02–0.18 oz)————83.8%—
¥30,7002.29 m (7'6")2117.2 cm (46.1 in)65 g (2.3 oz)0.6–6 g (0.02–0.21 oz)————84.7%—
¥31,1002.44 m (8'0")2124.7 cm (49.1 in)72 g (2.5 oz)0.4–8 g (0.01–0.28 oz)————86.4%—
¥31,1002.29 m (7'6")2117.2 cm (46.1 in)70 g (2.5 oz)0.6–12 g (0.02–0.42 oz)————86.5%—
¥31,6002.44 m (8'0")2124.7 cm (49.1 in)74 g (2.6 oz)1.5–14 g (0.05–0.49 oz)————86.2%—

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

S80L-S: Japan list price ¥31,600 · Delivered to US approx. $260 (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 Soare SS S80L-S: 2.44 m (8'0") long, 2 pieces, 124.7 cm (49.1 in) folded, weighs 74 g (2.6 oz), lure weight 1.5–14 g (0.05–0.49 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 7 models from 2.29 m (7'6") to 2.59 m (8'6"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 117.2 cm (46.1 in) (S76L-S).
  • Weights run from 64 g (2.3 oz) on the S76UL-S to 84 g (3.0 oz) on the S86ML-T.
  • Rated for lures from 0.4 g to 28 g (0.01–0.99 oz) across the range.
  • Carbon content 83.8–87.2% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥30,700–¥32,400, which is in the lower-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

S80L-S: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥31,600).

Length2.44 m (8'0")
Pieces2
Folded length124.7 cm (49.1 in)
Weight74 g (2.6 oz)
Lure weight1.5–14 g (0.05–0.49 oz)
Carbon content (%)86.2
  • Versus S76L-S: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) longer, 4 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 7.5 cm (3 in) longer folded.
  • Versus S86ML-S: 0.15 m (0.49 ft) shorter, 10 g (0.4 oz) lighter, 8.3 cm (3.3 in) shorter folded.

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