Shimano Special Versatile ND / ZD
スペシャル バーサトル ND / ZD · Japan list price ¥261,000–¥286,000 · approx. $1,914–$2,095 delivered to US
3 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 ¥261,000 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥261,000 | 8.50 m (27'11") | 7 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 215 g (7.6 oz) | — | — | — | 0~6(0~2) | — | 99.5% | 1.6(0.7)/25.7 mm | ||
| ¥276,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 136.5 cm (53.7 in) | 242 g (8.5 oz) | — | — | — | 0~6(0~2) | — | 99.5% | 1.6(0.7)/25.8 mm | ||
| ¥286,000 | 9.00 m (29'6") | 8 | 142.5 cm (56.1 in) | 250 g (8.8 oz) | — | — | — | 0~6(0~2) | — | 99.1% | 1.6(0.7)/25.0 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
85ND: Japan list price ¥261,000 · Delivered to US approx. $1,914 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
90ND: Japan list price ¥276,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,022 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
90-85ZD: Japan list price ¥286,000 · Delivered to US approx. $2,095 (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 Versatile ND / ZD (スペシャル バーサトル ND / ZD) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Ayu (sweetfish); ¥261,000–¥286,000 in Japan before tax. 3 models from 8.50 m (27'11") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 7- to 8-piece builds. Japan list price ¥261,000–¥286,000 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) (90ND).
- Weights run from 215 g (7.6 oz) on the 85ND to 250 g (8.8 oz) on the 90-85ZD.
- Carbon content 99.1–99.5% depending on the model.
- Japan list price ¥261,000–¥286,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.
How the sizes differ
- Compared with the 85ND, the 90ND is 50 cm longer and 27 g heavier, packs to 136.5 cm (vs 142.5 cm) and costs ¥15,000 more in Japan.
- Compared with the 90ND, the 90-85ZD is the same length and 8 g heavier, packs to 142.5 cm (vs 136.5 cm) and costs ¥10,000 more in Japan.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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