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Shimano Super Game Basis

スーパーゲーム ベイシス · Japan list price ¥45,700–¥47,900 · approx. $362–$377 delivered to US

5 models from 7.50 m (24'7") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 9- to 10-piece builds.

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥45,700 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareLengthPiecesFolded lengthWeightLure weightPE line (go)NylonSinker ratingLeader (go)CarbonTip / butt ø
¥45,7007.50 m (24'7")10101.3 cm (39.9 in)233 g (8.2 oz)—————98.2%1.9/23.7 mm
¥47,9008.50 m (27'11")9122.7 cm (48.3 in)295 g (10.4 oz)—————97.8%1.7/25.7 mm
¥47,9008.50 m (27'11")9122.7 cm (48.3 in)298 g (10.5 oz)—————97.8%1.7/25.8 mm
¥47,9009.00 m (29'6")9126.3 cm (49.7 in)320 g (11.3 oz)—————98.5%1.8/25.9 mm
¥47,9008.50 m (27'11")9122.5 cm (48.2 in)356 g (12.6 oz)—————98.4%1.9/25.5 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

MH70-75Z: Japan list price ¥45,700 · Delivered to US approx. $362 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

MH80-85Z: Japan list price ¥47,900 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

H80-85Z: Japan list price ¥47,900 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

H85-90Z: Japan list price ¥47,900 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

HH80-85Z: Japan list price ¥47,900 · Delivered to US approx. $377 (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 sizeMH70-75Z · MH80-85Z · H80-85Z · H85-90Z · HH80-85Z

In short

Shimano Super Game Basis (スーパーゲーム ベイシス) is a Japan-market rod, listed under Mountain stream (keiryu); ¥45,700–¥47,900 in Japan before tax. 5 models from 7.50 m (24'7") to 9.00 m (29'6"), in 9- to 10-piece builds. Japan list price ¥45,700–¥47,900 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 101.3 cm (39.9 in) (MH70-75Z).
  • Weights run from 233 g (8.2 oz) on the MH70-75Z to 356 g (12.6 oz) on the HH80-85Z.
  • Carbon content 97.8–98.5% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥45,700–¥47,900, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 1440 rod series we list.

How the sizes differ

  • Compared with the MH70-75Z, the MH80-85Z is 100 cm longer and 62 g heavier, packs to 122.7 cm (vs 101.3 cm) and costs ¥2,200 more in Japan.
  • Compared with the MH80-85Z, the H80-85Z is the same length and 3 g heavier.
  • Compared with the H80-85Z, the HH80-85Z is the same length and 58 g heavier and packs to 122.5 cm (vs 122.7 cm).
  • Compared with the HH80-85Z, the H85-90Z is 50 cm longer and 36 g lighter and packs to 126.3 cm (vs 122.5 cm).

Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.

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