At a glance
- Type: baitcasting reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 3.
- Gear ratio range: 6.2–8.1:1. Weight range: 215–225 g. Max drag range: 5 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥42,600 before consumption tax (Shimano Japan, checked 2026-10-13). Price by size
- US market: Shimano North America lists BANTAM A, but no US SKU has been paired with a Japanese size (checked 2026-10-13). US official page.
Quick picks from the table: lightest RIGHT (215 g); highest gear XG (8.1:1); most drag RIGHT, HG and XG (5 kg).
All Bantam sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Nylon (lb-m) | PE (gō-m) | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT | 6.2:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80 | Not confirmed | 68 cm | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed | – |
| HG | 7.1:1 | 220 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80 | Not confirmed | 78 cm | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed | – |
| XG | 8.1:1 | 225 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80 | Not confirmed | 89 cm | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed | – |
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
How much is the JDM Bantam, and which size is cheapest?
Shimano Japan lists the Bantam at ¥42,600 before consumption tax. Every size has the same list price.
Size suffixes and gear ratio in this table
A summary of the official table, grouped by the letters at the end of the size code. It shows which gear ratios Shimano lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Shimano definition.
Related pages
- Every Bantam size: Japan vs US BANTAM A
- All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Shimano series: 23 Vanquish, Twin Power, 22 Stella, Stradic, 21 Calcutta Conquest, 26 Calcutta Conquest DC, Calcutta Conquest BFS, Metanium, Metanium DC, Antares, 21 Antares DC, Antares DC MD, Scorpion DC MD, 24 Scorpion MD 200, Scorpion MD 300, Aldebaran BFS, Aldebaran DC, Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited, Calcutta Conquest MD, Calcutta Conquest Shallow, Curado DC, Exsence DC SS, Exsence DC, Exsence, FX, Grappler, Grappler BB, Grappler CT, Grappler Premium, Miravel, Nasci, Nexave, Ocea Jigger, Ocea Jigger CT, Ocea Jigger F Custom, Ocea Jigger LD, Sahara, Sedona, Sienna, SLX BFS, SLX DC XT, SLX DC, SLX, Spheros SW, Stella SW, Stradic SW, Twin Power SW, Twin Power XD, Ultegra, Vanford, Vanquish CE
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (バンタム) (checked 2026-10-13)