Shimano Special Kodachi NR / ZR
スペシャル小太刀(こだち) NR / ZR · Japan list price ¥208,000–¥244,000 · approx. $1,532–$1,792 delivered to US
8 models from 7.50 m (24'7") to 8.50 m (27'11"), in 7- to 8-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥229,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥229,000 | 8.00 m (26'3") | 8 | 126.8 cm (49.9 in) | 210 g (7.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥239,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 8 | 136.8 cm (53.9 in) | 220 g (7.8 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥208,000 | 7.50 m (24'7") | 7 | 126.5 cm (49.8 in) | 175 g (6.2 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥218,000 | 8.00 m (26'3") | 7 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 185 g (6.5 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.9% | — | ||
| ¥234,000 | 8.00 m (26'3") | 8 | 126.8 cm (49.9 in) | 210 g (7.4 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | 99.8% | — |
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
S75-80ZR: Japan list price ¥229,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,683 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S80-85ZR: Japan list price ¥239,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,756 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S75NR: Japan list price ¥208,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,532 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
S80NR: Japan list price ¥218,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,604 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
75-80ZR: Japan list price ¥234,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,720 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
80-85ZR: Japan list price ¥244,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,792 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
75NR: Japan list price ¥213,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,568 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
80NR: Japan list price ¥223,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,640 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
In short
Shimano Special Kodachi NR / ZR (スペシャル小太刀(こだち) NR / ZR) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥208,000–¥244,000 in Japan before tax. 8 models from 7.50 m (24'7") to 8.50 m (27'11"), in 7- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥208,000–¥244,000 before tax (maker's figure); bought outside Japan from sellers who ship from Japan.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The shortest packed length is 126.5 cm (49.8 in) (75NR).
- Weights run from 175 g (6.2 oz) on the S75NR to 220 g (7.8 oz) on the S80-85ZR.
- Carbon content 99.8–99.9% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥208,000–¥244,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- The 8 sizes run from 7.5 m to 8.5 m, weigh 175–220 g and list at ¥208,000–¥244,000 in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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