Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Exsence 3000 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 3000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | C3000MHG | 3000MHG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.7:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | Differs |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 8-130, 10-110, 12-85 | 8-130, 10-110, 12-85 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 1.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130 | 1.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130 | Same |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-125, 0.30-85 | 0.25-125, 0.30-85 | Same |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 8-110, 10-90, 12-80 | 8-110, 10-90, 12-80 | Same |
| Max drag | 9 kg | 9 kg | Same |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg | Same |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 | 11/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm | 84 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 55 mm | Same |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 048202 | 048219 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363048202 | 4969363048219 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | S-33 | Same |
| List price in Japan | ¥83,000 excl. tax | ¥84,000 excl. tax | Differs |
| US SKU in our data | 25EXSC30MHGB | Not confirmed |
What is the difference between the Exsence C3000MHG and 3000MHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 84 cm; weight 185 g vs 200 g. Same: max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.
Which Shimano Exsence 3000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: C3000MHG at 185 g (heaviest: 3000MHG, 200 g).
- Highest max drag: C3000MHG and 3000MHG at 9 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: C3000MHG at 5.8:1.
How much line do the Shimano Exsence 3000 sizes hold?
Every Shimano Exsence 3000 size prints the same PE capacity: 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 (gō-m). The suffix changes the gear, not the spool.
| Line | C3000MHG | 3000MHG |
|---|---|---|
| PE 1 gō | 190 m (208 yd) | 190 m (208 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| PE 1.5 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) |
| Nylon 1.5 gō | 165 m (180 yd) | 165 m (180 yd) |
| Nylon 1.7 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Nylon 2 gō | 130 m (142 yd) | 130 m (142 yd) |
Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.
How much is the JDM Shimano Exsence 3000?
Shimano Japan lists the Exsence 3000 sizes at ¥83,000–¥84,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): C3000MHG ¥83,000, 3000MHG ¥84,000. The cheapest is the C3000MHG.
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
Is there a US Exsence 3000?
Shimano North America's EXSENCE B table (checked 2026-10-13) lists 25EXSC30MHGB (size code C3000MHG). C3000MHG has the same size code in Japan; the other 3000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Exsence size: Japan vs US EXSENCE B → C3000MHG JDM vs 25EXSC30MHGB · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Exsence 3000 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C3000MHG S-33 and 3000MHG S-33. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub
3000 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 3000: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Twin Power 3000: C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Stella 3000: C3000SDH, C3000SDHHG, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Stradic 3000: C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG, 3000MHG
- Daiwa Exist 3000: LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Airity 3000: LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Certate 3000: LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Luvias 3000: LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Caldia 3000: LT3000S-CXH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Daiwa Freams 3000: LT3000D-C, LT3000-CXH
- Daiwa Revros 3000: LT3000D-C, LT3000-CXH
- Daiwa Certate HD 3000: LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Shimano Sahara 3000: C3000, C3000DH, C3000HG
- Shimano Ultegra 3000: C3000, C3000HG, C3000XG
- Shimano Vanford 3000: C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG
- Shimano FX C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna C3000 (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Spheros SW 3000XG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Twin Power XD C3000HG (the only 3000 size in its series)
- Shimano Twin Power XD C3000XG (the only 3000 size in its series)
Other Exsence sizes
All 3 Exsence sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (エクスセンス) (checked 2026-10-13)
US: Shimano North America EXSENCE B (checked 2026-10-13)