Exsence C3000MHG at a glance
| Weight | 185 g (≈ 6.5 oz) · lightest of 3 Exsence sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 · 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 190 m (208 yd), 1.2 gō 150 m (164 yd), 1.5 gō 120 m (131 yd) / Nylon 1.5 gō 165 m (180 yd), 1.7 gō 150 m (164 yd), 2 gō 130 m (142 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 3000MHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥83,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: 25EXSC30MHGB Details |
All Exsence 3000 sizes compared (C3000MHG / 3000MHG) →
What are the Exsence C3000MHG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Exsence C3000MHG at 185 g (≈ 6.5 oz), 5.8:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) max drag. 2 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g (≈ 6.5 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 8-130, 10-110, 12-85 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 1.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-125, 0.30-85 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 8-110, 10-90, 12-80 |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 048202 |
| JAN code | 4969363048202 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥83,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 33.9 in; max drag: 19.8 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.
How much is the JDM Exsence C3000MHG?
¥83,000 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 C3000MHG (product code 048202), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Exsence sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥83,000–¥85,000; the C3000MHG is at the low end.
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 Exsence C3000MHG weigh?
185 g (≈ 6.5 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Exsence sizes the range is 185–225 g: the lightest is the C3000MHG and the heaviest the 4000MXG.
What is the Exsence C3000MHG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.8:1, with 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) of line per handle turn. Other 3000 sizes in the same series: 3000MHG 5.7:1 (84 cm).
How much drag does the Exsence C3000MHG have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Exsence C3000MHG 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 1-190 means size 1 gō and 190 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | 1 gō–208 yd, 1.2 gō–164 yd, 1.5 gō–131 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 1.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130 | 1.5 gō–180 yd, 1.7 gō–164 yd, 2 gō–142 yd | 1.5 gō: 0.205 mm, Not confirmed, 2 gō: 0.235 mm |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 8-130, 10-110, 12-85 | 8 lb–142 yd, 10 lb–120 yd, 12 lb–93 yd | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-125, 0.30-85 | 0.25 mm–137 yd, 0.30 mm–93 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 8-110, 10-90, 12-80 | 8 lb–120 yd, 10 lb–98 yd, 12 lb–87 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 Exsence C3000MHG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exsence C3000MHG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the C3000MHG differ from other Exsence sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 3000):
- C3000MHG vs 3000MHG: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 84 cm; weight 185 g vs 200 g. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
All Exsence 3000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 3 Exsence sizes, weighing 185–225 g with gear ratios of 5.7–6.2:1; the C3000MHG is 185 g at 5.8:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Exsence size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3000MHG (this page) | 5.8:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥83,000 | 25EXSC30MHGB |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 200 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥84,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000MXG | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥85,000 | 25EXS40MXGB |
Which spools fit the Exsence C3000MHG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-33 for the C3000MHG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-33.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Exsence C3000MHG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists 25EXSC30MHGB with the same size code (C3000MHG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code C3000MHG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM C3000MHG | US 25EXSC30MHGB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 185 g (≈ 6.5 oz) | 6.5 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
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.
Side-by-side: Exsence C3000MHG JDM vs USDM → Every Exsence size: Japan vs EXSENCE B →
Exsence C3000MHG vs Vanquish, Stella and Twin Power C3000MHG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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 C3000MHG is the Twin Power at ¥54,000 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥93,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C3000MHG | 170 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C3000MHG | 210 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥93,700 |
| Shimano Twin Power C3000MHG | 215 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥54,000 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 3000MHG | 185 g | 5.7:1 | 9 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity PC LT3000 | 185 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity PC LT3000-XH | 185 g | 6.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Shimano Vanford C3000SDH | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 9 kg | ¥36,900 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist LT3000S | 180 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥105,000 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist LT3000-H | 180 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥105,000 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist PC LT3000 | 190 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥106,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Exsence 3000: all 2 sizes compared
- Other C3000MHG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C3000MHG, Shimano Twin Power C3000MHG, Shimano 22 Stella C3000MHG
- Other Exsence sizes: 3000MHG, 4000MXG
- Shimano Exsence 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 (エクスセンス) (checked 2026-10-13)