Antares 100XG at a glance
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) · heaviest of 3 Antares sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 12 lb 120 m (131 yd), 14 lb 100 m (109 yd), 16 lb 85 m (93 yd), 20 lb 70 m (77 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 100MG, 100HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥68,500 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: ANT100XGB Details |
What are the Antares 100XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Antares 100XG at 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 100XG / Left: 101XG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 100XG RIGHT, 101XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 12-120, 14-100, 16-85, 20-70 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 047762 (100XG RIGHT) / 047779 (101XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363047762 (100XG RIGHT) / 4969363047779 (101XG LEFT) |
| Model year | "25アンタレス" is named on Shimano Japan's Calcutta Conquest DC page; no year on the Antares page itself |
| List price in Japan | ¥68,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.6 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 35.8 in; max drag: 11.0 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 Antares 100XG?
¥68,500 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 100XG (product code 047762 (100XG RIGHT) / 047779 (101XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 3 Antares sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥68,500; the 100XG is at the low end. The 100MG and 100HG have the same list price. In the US, ANT100XGB (same size code) is $599.99 (the price on Shimano North America's official online store, fishshop.shimano.com, which does not call it MSRP).
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 Antares 100XG weigh?
215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Antares sizes the range is 210–215 g: the lightest is the 100MG and the heaviest the 100XG. The 100HG lists the same weight.
What is the Antares 100XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) of line per handle turn. Other 100 sizes in the same series: 100MG 5.6:1 (65 cm), 100HG 7.4:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Antares 100XG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Antares 100XG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (lb–m) | 12-120, 14-100, 16-85, 20-70 | 12 lb–131 yd, 14 lb–109 yd, 16 lb–93 yd, 20 lb–77 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 Antares 100XG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Antares 100XG have?
Handle length 45 mm; handle side: Right: 100XG / Left: 101XG. Spool: 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 100XG differ from other Antares sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 100):
- 100XG vs 100HG: gear ratio 7.8:1 vs 7.4:1; retrieve per crank 91 cm vs 86 cm; handle length 45 mm vs 42 mm. Same weight, max drag, spool, bearings.
- 100XG vs 100MG: gear ratio 7.8:1 vs 5.6:1; retrieve per crank 91 cm vs 65 cm; weight 215 g vs 210 g; handle length 45 mm vs 42 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Antares sizes, weighing 210–215 g with gear ratios of 5.6–7.8:1; the 100XG is 215 g at 7.8:1, the same weight as the 100HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Antares size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100MG | 5.6:1 | 210 g | 5 kg | Right: 100MG / Left: 101MG | ¥68,500 | JDM only |
| 100HG | 7.4:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG | ¥68,500 | ANT100HGB |
| 100XG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right: 100XG / Left: 101XG | ¥68,500 | ANT100XGB |
Is there a US version of the Antares 100XG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists ANT100XGB with the same size code (100XG). gear ratio, weight and retrieve per crank match after our unit conversion; max drag is Not confirmed.
Same size code (100XG) as the Japanese Antares 100XG. From the two official tables: gear ratio matches (7.8:1 in Japan, 7.8:1 in the US); weight 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) in Japan vs 7.6 oz in the US; retrieve 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) vs 36 in. Left-hand US SKU: ANT101XGB.
| Item | JDM 100XG | US ANT100XGB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) | 7.6 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) | 36 in | Matches after our conversion |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Is the JDM Antares 100XG cheaper than the US ANT100XGB?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥68,500 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $599.99 in the US (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 ¥114.2.
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.
Side-by-side: Antares 100XG JDM vs USDM →
Antares 100XG vs Metanium 100XG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 100, 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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 100XG is the Metanium at ¥48,200 and the most expensive the Antares at ¥68,500.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Metanium 100XG | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100 | 220 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG | 235 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
Compare
- Other 100XG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium 100XG
- Other Antares sizes: 100MG, 100HG
- Shimano Antares JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アンタレス) (checked 2026-10-05)