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Calcutta Conquest DC vs Calcutta Conquest (JDM): Weight, Drag & Price Differences

In Shimano Japan's tables the Calcutta Conquest 100HG is 20 g lighter than the Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG. The round Calcutta Conquest is sold in Japan with and without a DC brake. Sizes are paired by size code first, then by gear suffix. Figures are copied from Shimano Japan's tables (checked 2026-10-05); differences are simple subtraction, ≈ values are our unit conversions.

The difference in numbers (Calcutta Conquest minus Calcutta Conquest DC)

Each column subtracts the Calcutta Conquest DC figure from the Calcutta Conquest figure for the paired size. A plus sign means the Calcutta Conquest is higher.

Item100HG → 100HG200HG → 200HG200XG → 200XG
Weight−20 g (−0.7 oz)−15 g (−0.5 oz)−25 g (−0.9 oz)
Max dragSame (4 kg)Same (6 kg)Same (6 kg)
Gear ratioSame (7.4:1)Same (6.5:1)Same (7.5:1)
Retrieve per crank−2 cmSame (78 cm)Same (89 cm)
Handle lengthSame (42 mm)Same (42 mm)Same (45 mm)
Spool34 mm dia. / 19 mm width → 33 mm dia. / 19 mm widthSame (38 mm dia. / 21 mm width)Same (38 mm dia. / 21 mm width)
Japan list price−¥15,000−¥15,100−¥15,100

Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG vs Calcutta Conquest 100HG

Item26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG
Gear ratio7.4:17.4:1
Weight240 g (≈ 8.5 oz)220 g (≈ 7.8 oz)
Max drag4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb)4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb)
Handle side (R/L)Right: 100HG / Left: 101HGRight: 100HG / Left: 101HG
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-6512-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65
Retrieve per crank79 cm (≈ 31.1 in)77 cm (≈ 30.3 in)
Spool34 mm dia. / 19 mm width33 mm dia. / 19 mm width
Bearings (ball/roller)13/113/1
Handle length42 mm42 mm
Japan list price¥74,600¥59,600
Sold in the US?Not confirmedNo same-code US model

Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG vs Calcutta Conquest 200HG

Item26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG
Gear ratio6.5:16.5:1
Weight255 g (≈ 9.0 oz)240 g (≈ 8.5 oz)
Max drag6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb)6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb)
Handle side (R/L)Right: 200HG / Left: 201HGRight: 200HG / Left: 201HG
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)14-145, 16-120, 20-10012-165, 14-145, 16-120, 20-100
Retrieve per crank78 cm (≈ 30.7 in)78 cm (≈ 30.7 in)
Spool38 mm dia. / 21 mm width38 mm dia. / 21 mm width
Bearings (ball/roller)13/113/1
Handle length42 mm42 mm
Japan list price¥77,000¥61,900
Sold in the US?Yes (CTCNQDC200HGA)No same-code US model

Calcutta Conquest DC 200XG vs Calcutta Conquest 200XG

Item26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200XG21 Calcutta Conquest 200XG
Gear ratio7.5:17.5:1
Weight260 g (≈ 9.2 oz)235 g (≈ 8.3 oz)
Max drag6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb)6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb)
Handle side (R/L)Right: 200XG / Left: 201XGRight: 200XG / Left: 201XG
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)14-145, 16-120, 20-10012-165, 14-145, 16-120, 20-100
Retrieve per crank89 cm (≈ 35.0 in)89 cm (≈ 35.0 in)
Spool38 mm dia. / 21 mm width38 mm dia. / 21 mm width
Bearings (ball/roller)13/113/1
Handle length45 mm45 mm
Japan list price¥77,000¥61,900
Sold in the US?Yes (CTCNQDC200XGA)No same-code US model

Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices

Which should you pick?

We do not rank reels: casting feel, brake tuning and durability are not in a spec table. Use the gap above against what you need, for example whether the extra drag or line capacity is worth the added weight and price. Both series pages list every size:

All 26 Calcutta Conquest DC sizes → · All 21 Calcutta Conquest sizes → · All JDM Shimano reels

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