Shimano Special Triple Force
スペシャル トリプルフォース · Japan list price ¥278,000–¥298,000 · approx. $2,037–$2,181 delivered to US
6 models from 8.50 m (27'11") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds.
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥283,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥283,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 230 g (8.1 oz) | — | — | — | 0~4(0~2) | — | 99.8% | 1.8(1.7)/24.7 mm | ||
| ¥278,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 237 g (8.4 oz) | — | — | — | 0~6(0~3) | — | 99.8% | 1.8(0.7)/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥288,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 240 g (8.5 oz) | — | — | — | 0~6(0~3) | — | 99.6% | 1.8(0.7)/24.8 mm | ||
| ¥278,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 245 g (8.6 oz) | — | — | — | 0~8(0~10) | — | 99.8% | 1.9(2.1)/24.4 mm | ||
| ¥288,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 250 g (8.8 oz) | — | — | — | 0~8(0~10) | — | 99.8% | 1.9(2.1)/24.2 mm |
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
Hayase V 90: Japan list price ¥283,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,073 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse T 85: Japan list price ¥278,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,037 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse T 90: Japan list price ¥288,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,109 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse G 85: Japan list price ¥278,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,037 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse G 90: Japan list price ¥288,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,109 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Kyuse GH 90: Japan list price ¥298,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,181 (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 Triple Force (スペシャル トリプルフォース) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥278,000–¥298,000 in Japan before tax. 6 models from 8.50 m (27'11") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥278,000–¥298,000 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 136.5 cm (53.7 in) (Hayase V 90).
- Weights run from 230 g (8.1 oz) on the Hayase V 90 to 270 g (9.5 oz) on the Kyuse GH 90.
- Carbon content 99.6–99.8% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥278,000–¥298,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the Kyuse T 85, the Kyuse G 85 is the same length and 8 g heavier and takes up to 10 go sinkers (7 go more).
- Compared with the Kyuse G 85, the Hayase V 90 is 50 cm longer and 15 g lighter, takes up to 2 go sinkers (8 go less), packs to 136.5 cm (vs 142.5 cm) and costs ¥5,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the Hayase V 90, the Kyuse T 90 is the same length and 10 g heavier, takes up to 3 go sinkers (1 go more), packs to 142.5 cm (vs 136.5 cm) and costs ¥5,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the Kyuse T 90, the Kyuse G 90 is the same length and 10 g heavier, takes up to 10 go sinkers (7 go more) and packs to 136.5 cm (vs 142.5 cm).
- Compared with the Kyuse G 90, the Kyuse GH 90 is the same length and 20 g heavier, takes up to 12 go sinkers (2 go more) and costs ¥10,000 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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