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Shimano Tiagra 50WA

ティアグラ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

50WA · 2.445 kg (5.4 lb) · gear 3.1 · max drag 12 kg (26.5 lb) · Japan list price ¥104,000 · approx. $782 delivered to US · all 5 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥104,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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Units
SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareWeightGearRetrieve / turnMax dragPE lineNylonHandleBearingsSpool ø
¥92,5001.575 kg (3.5 lb)3.9low 1.7104 cm (40.9 in)16 kg (35.3 lb)——70 mm (2.76 in)—85 mm69 mm wide
¥104,0002.445 kg (5.4 lb)3.1low 1.393 cm (36.6 in)12 kg (26.5 lb)——80 mm (3.15 in)—96 mm80 mm wide
¥104,0002.445 kg (5.4 lb)3.1low 1.393 cm (36.6 in)18 kg (39.7 lb)——80 mm (3.15 in)—96 mm80 mm wide
¥138,0003.265 kg (7.2 lb)2.5low 1.395 cm (37.4 in)18 kg (39.7 lb)——80 mm (3.15 in)—121 mm97 mm wide
¥169,0004.935 kg (10.9 lb)2.1low 1.1598 cm (38.6 in)40 kg (88.2 lb)——89 mm (3.50 in)—148 mm96 mm wide

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

50WA: Japan list price ¥104,000 · Delivered to US approx. $782 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

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

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The Tiagra 50WA: weighs 2.445 kg (5.4 lb), gear ratio 3.1, 93 cm (36.6 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 12 kg (26.5 lb) (maker's figures).
  • 5 sizes. The lightest is 30W LRSA at 1.575 kg (3.5 lb); the heaviest is 130A at 4.935 kg (10.9 lb).
  • Gear ratios run from 2.1:1 to 3.9:1; the fastest, 30W LRSA, takes in 104 cm (41 in) of line per handle turn.
  • Max drag ranges from 12 kg to 40 kg (26.5 lb to 88.2 lb).
  • Japan list price ¥92,500–¥169,000, which is in the top quarter (by Japan list price) of the 140 baitcasting reel series we list.

50WA: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥104,000).

Weight2.445 kg (5.4 lb)
Gear ratio3.1
Retrieve per turn93 cm (36.6 in)
Max drag12 kg (26.5 lb)
Handle length80 mm (3.15 in)
Spool diameter (mm)96
Spool width (mm)80
  • Versus 30W LRSA: 870 g (30.7 oz) heavier, 11 cm (4.3 in) less line per turn, 4 kg (8.8 lb) less max drag.
  • Versus 50W LRSA: 6 kg (13.2 lb) less max drag.

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