Shimano Sphaeros SW 5000HG
スフェロス SW · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16
5000HG · 445 g (15.7 oz) · gear 5.7 · max drag 10 kg (22.0 lb) · Japan list price ¥18,500 · approx. $165 delivered to US · all 8 sizes
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For reference only: Japan list price ¥18,500 (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 | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥17,200 | 255 g (9.0 oz) | 6.2 | 91 cm (35.8 in) | 9 kg (19.8 lb) | PE #1.5 – 270 m (295 yd) | #3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #3 (approx. 12 lb) – 130 m (142 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 3/1 | — | ||
| ¥17,200 | 280 g (9.9 oz) | 5.8 | 93 cm (36.6 in) | 11 kg (24.3 lb) | PE #1.5 – 320 m (350 yd) | #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 145 m (159 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 3/1 | — | ||
| ¥17,200 | 280 g (9.9 oz) | 6.2 | 99 cm (39.0 in) | 11 kg (24.3 lb) | PE #1.5 – 320 m (350 yd) | #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)Fluoro #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 145 m (159 yd) | 55 mm (2.17 in) | 3/1 | — | ||
| ¥18,500 | 445 g (15.7 oz) | 5.7 | 97 cm (38.2 in) | 10 kg (22.0 lb) | PE #3 – 240 m (262 yd) | #5 (approx. 20 lb) – 150 m (164 yd) | 65 mm (2.56 in) | 4/1 | — | ||
| ¥18,500 | 450 g (15.9 oz) | 4.6 | 83 cm (32.7 in) | 10 kg (22.0 lb) | PE #3 – 300 m (328 yd) | #5 (approx. 20 lb) – 190 m (208 yd) | 65 mm (2.56 in) | 4/1 | — |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.
Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate
5000HG: Japan list price ¥18,500 · Delivered to US approx. $165 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- The Sphaeros SW 5000HG: weighs 445 g (15.7 oz), gear ratio 5.7, 97 cm (38.2 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 10 kg (22.0 lb), line capacity PE #3 – 240 m (262 yd) (maker's figures).
- 8 sizes. The lightest is 3000XG at 255 g (9.0 oz); the heaviest is 8000PG at 670 g (23.6 oz).
- Gear ratios run from 4.6:1 to 6.2:1; the fastest, 3000XG, takes in 91 cm (36 in) of line per handle turn.
- Max drag ranges from 9 kg to 13 kg (19.8 lb to 28.7 lb).
- Line capacity runs from 240 m of PE 3 on the 5000HG to 320 m of PE 1.5 on the 4000HG.
- Japan list price ¥17,200–¥19,800, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 93 spinning reel series we list.
5000HG: specs and how it differs
The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥18,500).
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