Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 70HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: METDC70HGA Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.2 oz |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) | 30 in |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE Not confirmed (gō-m) | 20-115, 30-105, 40-80 |
| Mono / fluoro capacity | Nylon 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 (lb-m) Fluoro Not confirmed (lb-m) | 10-105, 12-85, 14-70 |
| Handle side | Right: 70HG / Left: 71HG | Right |
| Bearings | 10/1 | 10/1 |
| List price | ¥62,000 excl. tax | $539.99 store |
| Code | Product code 046628 (70HG RIGHT) / 046635 (71HG LEFT) JAN 4969363046628 (70HG RIGHT) / 4969363046635 (71HG LEFT) | SKU METDC70HGA |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Metanium DC 70HG cheaper than the US METDC70HGA?
It depends on the exchange rate. The official list prices are ¥62,000 for the Japanese 70HG (before consumption tax) and $539.99 for the US METDC70HGA (US price, Shimano North America online store). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥114.8.
- Japan: Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax), Shimano Japan page, checked 2026-10-11.
- US: the price on Shimano North America's official online store, fishshop.shimano.com, which does not call it MSRP, Shimano US page, checked 2026-10-11.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included. 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
Other Metanium DC sizes: Japan vs US list prices
| Japan size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70XG | ¥62,000 | METDC70XGA | $539.99 | ¥114.8 per $1 |
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 70HG | USDM METDC70HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.2 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) | 30 in | Matches after unit conversion |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 046628 (70HG RIGHT) / 046635 (71HG LEFT) / 4969363046628 (70HG RIGHT) / 4969363046635 (71HG LEFT). Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Spool: 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano Metanium DC 70HG
- Shimano Metanium DC JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Metanium DC size: Japan vs US METANIUM DC A
- Same size code in other series: Shimano SLX DC XT 70HG, Shimano SLX 70HG, Shimano SLX DC 70HG
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Metanium DC sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other Metanium DC sizes in our data
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (メタニウム DC) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano North America: METANIUM DC A product page and spec table (checked 2026-10-05)