Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: METMGL150HGB Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.3 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) | 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 |
| Mono / fluoro capacity | Nylon 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 (lb-m) Fluoro Not confirmed (lb-m) | 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 |
| Handle side | Right and left versions (HG RIGHT / HG LEFT) | Right |
| Bearings | 10/1 | 10/1 |
| List price | ¥48,200 excl. tax | $489.99 store |
| Code | Product code 041142 (HG RIGHT) / 041159 (HG LEFT) JAN 4969363041142 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363041159 (HG LEFT) | SKU METMGL150HGB |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Metanium HG cheaper than the US METMGL150HGB?
It depends on the exchange rate. The official list prices are ¥48,200 for the Japanese HG (before consumption tax) and $489.99 for the US METMGL150HGB (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 ¥98.4. These are not the same size code, so the prices are not for the same reel.
- 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 sizes: Japan vs US list prices
| Japan size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ¥48,200 | METMGL150B (closest) | $489.99 | ¥98.4 per $1 |
| XG | ¥48,200 | METMGL150XGB (closest) | $489.99 | ¥98.4 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 HG | USDM METMGL150HGB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.3 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: 041142 (HG RIGHT) / 041159 (HG LEFT) / 4969363041142 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363041159 (HG 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 HG
- Shimano Metanium JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- 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 sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Metanium Standard vs METMGL150B (closest size only)
- Metanium XG vs METMGL150XGB (closest size only)
Other Metanium sizes in our data
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (メタニウム) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano North America: METANIUM MGL B product page and spec table (checked 2026-10-05)