Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 3000XG Shimano Japan table | USDM: SP3000XGSW Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) | 9 oz |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 (gō-m) | 10/200, 20/140, 40/105 |
| Mono capacity | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 (gō-m) | 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 |
| Bearings | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| List price | ¥17,200 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 041333 JAN 4969363041333 | SKU SP3000XGSW |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Spheros SW 3000XG cheaper than the US SP3000XGSW?
Japan: ¥17,200 before consumption tax. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
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 3000XG | USDM SP3000XGSW | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) | 9 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
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: 041333 / 4969363041333. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 3.5 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke.
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 Spheros SW 3000XG
- Shimano Spheros SW JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs US SPHEROS SW
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Spheros SW sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other Spheros SW sizes in our data
4000HG · 4000XG · 5000HG · 6000PG · 6000HG · 8000PG · 8000HG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (スフェロス SW 3000XG/4000HG/4000XG) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: SPHEROS SW product table (checked 2026-10-13)