Antares DC MD XG at a glance
| Weight | 235 g (≈ 8.3 oz) · heaviest of 2 Antares DC MD sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 14 lb 145 m (159 yd), 16 lb 120 m (131 yd), 20 lb 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥84,100 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
What are the Antares DC MD XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Antares DC MD XG at 235 g (≈ 8.3 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 6 kg (≈ 13.2 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 | 235 g (≈ 8.3 oz) |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions (XG RIGHT / XG LEFT) |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | XG RIGHT, XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 14-145, 16-120, 20-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 046024 (XG RIGHT) / 046031 (XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363046024 (XG RIGHT) / 4969363046031 (XG LEFT) |
| Model year | "23アンタレスDC MD" is named on Shimano Japan's Metanium DC page; no year on the Antares DC MD page itself |
| List price in Japan | ¥84,100 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 8.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 36.6 in; max drag: 13.2 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 DC MD XG?
¥84,100 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 XG (product code 046024 (XG RIGHT) / 046031 (XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 2 Antares DC MD sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥84,100; the XG is at the low end. The HG 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 Antares DC MD XG weigh?
235 g (≈ 8.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Antares DC MD sizes the range is 235 g: the lightest is the HG and the heaviest the XG. The HG lists the same weight.
What is the Antares DC MD XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Antares DC MD XG have?
Max drag 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb).
How much line does the Antares DC MD XG 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) | 14-145, 16-120, 20-100 | 14 lb–159 yd, 16 lb–131 yd, 20 lb–109 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 DC MD XG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Antares DC MD XG have?
Handle length 45 mm; handle side: Right and left versions (XG RIGHT / XG LEFT). Spool: 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the XG differ from other Antares DC MD sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 2 Antares DC MD sizes, weighing 235 g with gear ratios of 7.4–7.8:1; the XG is 235 g at 7.8:1, the same weight as the HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Antares DC MD size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG | 7.4:1 | 235 g | 6 kg | Right and left versions (HG RIGHT / HG LEFT) | ¥84,100 | JDM only |
| XG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 235 g | 6 kg | Right and left versions (XG RIGHT / XG LEFT) | ¥84,100 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Antares DC MD XG?
We found no US model with the size code XG in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Antares DC MD XG vs Exsence DC, Antares DC, Bantam and Exsence DC SS XG
The XG has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest XG is the Bantam at ¥42,600 and the most expensive the Antares DC at ¥84,100.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Exsence DC XG | 230 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥83,400 |
| Shimano 21 Antares DC XG | 225 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Bantam XG | 225 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥42,600 |
| Shimano Exsence DC SS XG | 225 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥43,200 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200 | 235 g | 4.8:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200XG | 235 g | 7.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG | 235 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG | 240 g | 6.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG | 240 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200XG | 230 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥33,300 |
Compare
- Shimano Antares DC vs Antares DC MD: every size compared
- Other XG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium XG, Shimano 21 Antares DC XG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG, Shimano Bantam XG, Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited XG, Shimano Exsence DC SS XG, Shimano Exsence DC XG, Shimano SLX BFS XG
- Other Antares DC MD sizes: HG
- Shimano Antares DC MD 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 DC MD) (checked 2026-10-05)