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Shimano Stefano XR MH175-2

ステファーノ XR · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

MH175-2 · 1.75 m (5'9") · 68 g (2.4 oz) · Japan list price ¥53,500 · approx. $418 delivered to US · all 3 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥53,500 (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
¥52,5001.80 m (5'11")294.5 cm (37.2 in)67 g (2.4 oz)———#20–35 (75–131.25 g, 2.6–4.6 oz)—99.2%—
¥53,5001.75 m (5'9")292 cm (36.2 in)68 g (2.4 oz)———#20–40 (75–150 g, 2.6–5.3 oz)—99.2%—
¥54,0001.70 m (5'7")289.5 cm (35.2 in)66 g (2.3 oz)———#20–40 (75–150 g, 2.6–5.3 oz)—99.1%—

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. 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

MH175-2: Japan list price ¥53,500 · Delivered to US approx. $418 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

Page for each sizeM180-2 · MH175-2 · H170-2

About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Stefano XR MH175-2: 1.75 m (5'9") long, 2 pieces, 92 cm (36.2 in) folded, weighs 68 g (2.4 oz), sinker rating #20–40 (75–150 g, 2.6–5.3 oz) (maker's figures).
  • 3 models from 1.70 m (5'7") to 1.80 m (5'11"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 89.5 cm (35.2 in) (H170-2).
  • Weights run from 66 g (2.3 oz) on the H170-2 to 68 g (2.4 oz) on the MH175-2.
  • Carbon content 99.1–99.2% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥52,500–¥54,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

MH175-2: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥53,500).

Length1.75 m (5'9")
Pieces2
Folded length92 cm (36.2 in)
Weight68 g (2.4 oz)
Sinker#20–40 (75–150 g, 2.6–5.3 oz)
Carbon content (%)99.2
  • Versus M180-2: 0.05 m (0.16 ft) shorter, 1 g (0 oz) heavier, 2.5 cm (1 in) shorter folded.
  • Versus H170-2: 0.05 m (0.16 ft) longer, 2 g (0.1 oz) heavier, 2.5 cm (1 in) longer folded.

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