Aldebaran DC 30XG at a glance
| Weight | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) · heaviest of 2 Aldebaran DC sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.9:1 · 84 cm (≈ 33.1 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 185 m (202 yd), 1.5 gō 120 m (131 yd), 2 gō 90 m (98 yd) / Nylon 8 lb 100 m (109 yd), 10 lb 80 m (87 yd), 12 lb 65 m (71 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 30 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | 30HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥59,800 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Aldebaran DC 30XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Aldebaran DC 30XG at 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz), 8.9:1 gear ratio, 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 8.9:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 30XG RIGHT, 31XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 8-100, 10-80, 12-65 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-185, 1.5-120, 2-90 |
| Retrieve per crank | 84 cm (≈ 33.1 in) |
| Spool | 30 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Handle length | 40 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 047854 (30XG RIGHT) / 047861 (31XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363047854 (30XG RIGHT) / 4969363047861 (31XG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥59,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 5.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 33.1 in; max drag: 8.8 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Aldebaran DC 30XG?
¥59,800 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 30XG (product code 047854 (30XG RIGHT) / 047861 (31XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Aldebaran DC sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥59,800; the 30XG is at the low end. The 30HG has the same list price.
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 does the Aldebaran DC 30XG weigh?
150 g (≈ 5.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Aldebaran DC sizes the range is 150 g: the lightest is the 30HG and the heaviest the 30XG. The 30HG lists the same weight.
What is the Aldebaran DC 30XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
8.9:1, with 84 cm (≈ 33.1 in) of line per handle turn. Other 30 sizes in the same series: 30HG 7.8:1 (73 cm).
How much drag does the Aldebaran DC 30XG have?
Max drag 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb).
How much line does the Aldebaran DC 30XG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 1-185 means size 1 gō and 185 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-185, 1.5-120, 2-90 | 1 gō–202 yd, 1.5 gō–131 yd, 2 gō–98 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 8-100, 10-80, 12-65 | 8 lb–109 yd, 10 lb–87 yd, 12 lb–71 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Aldebaran DC 30XG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Aldebaran DC 30XG have?
Handle length 40 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 30 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the 30XG differ from other Aldebaran DC sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 30):
- 30XG vs 30HG: gear ratio 8.9:1 vs 7.8:1; retrieve per crank 84 cm vs 73 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 2 Aldebaran DC sizes, weighing 150 g with gear ratios of 7.8–8.9:1; the 30XG is 150 g at 8.9:1, the same weight as the 30HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Aldebaran DC size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30HG | 7.8:1 | 150 g | 4 kg | Right and left versions | ¥59,800 | Not confirmed |
| 30XG (this page) | 8.9:1 | 150 g | 4 kg | Right and left versions | ¥59,800 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Aldebaran DC 30XG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other 30-size baitcasting reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 30, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest Shallow 30HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
Compare
- Other Aldebaran DC sizes: 30HG
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- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アルデバラン DC) (checked 2026-10-13)