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Shimano Zodias Grip Joint 1-Piece 265UL+

ゾディアス グリップジョイント1ピース · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

265UL+ · 1.96 m (6'5") · 90 g (3.2 oz) · lure 2–10 g (0.07–0.35 oz) · Japan list price ¥22,000 · approx. $191 delivered to US · all 16 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥22,000 (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
open price2.03 m (6'8")2—————————
¥22,0001.98 m (6'6")2169.4 cm (66.7 in)102 g (3.6 oz)3.5–15 g (0.12–0.53 oz)#MAX1.56–12 lb——70.4%—
¥21,8001.98 m (6'6")2169 cm (66.5 in)100 g (3.5 oz)5–15 g (0.18–0.53 oz)#MAX27–14 lb——100%—
¥22,8001.98 m (6'6")2167.8 cm (66.1 in)107 g (3.8 oz)7–21 g (0.25–0.74 oz)#MAX38–16 lb——99.3%—
¥23,0001.98 m (6'6")2166.4 cm (65.5 in)110 g (3.9 oz)14–56 g (0.49–2.0 oz)#MAX512–25 lb——99.6%—

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

265UL+: Japan list price ¥22,000 · Delivered to US approx. $191 (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 Zodias Grip Joint 1-Piece 265UL+: 1.96 m (6'5") long, 2 pieces, 171.2 cm (67.4 in) folded, weighs 90 g (3.2 oz), lure weight 2–10 g (0.07–0.35 oz), PE line #MAX0.8, nylon 2.5–5 lb (maker's figures).
  • 16 models from 1.88 m (6'2") to 2.18 m (7'2"), all 2-piece.
  • The shortest packed length is 164.7 cm (64.8 in) (262ML-S).
  • Weights run from 90 g (3.2 oz) on the 262ML-S to 132 g (4.7 oz) on the 170ML-G.
  • Rated for lures from 1.5 g to 56 g (0.05–2.0 oz) across the range.
  • PE line rating 0.6–5.
  • Carbon content 50.9–100% depending on the model.
  • Japan list price ¥21,000–¥23,000, which is in the bottom quarter (by Japan list price) of the 1440 rod series we list.

265UL+: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥22,000).

Length1.96 m (6'5")
Pieces2
Folded length171.2 cm (67.4 in)
Weight90 g (3.2 oz)
Lure weight2–10 g (0.07–0.35 oz)
PE line (go)MAX0.8
Nylon line2.5–5 lb
Carbon content (%)99
  • Versus 264L: 0.03 m (0.1 ft) longer, 2 g (0.1 oz) lighter, 2.3 cm (0.9 in) longer folded.
  • Versus 268ML: 0.07 m (0.23 ft) shorter, 7 g (0.2 oz) lighter, 7.2 cm (2.8 in) shorter folded.

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