Exsence DC XG at a glance
| Weight | 230 g (≈ 8.1 oz) |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 365 m (399 yd), 1.5 gō 255 m (279 yd), 2 gō 180 m (197 yd) / Fluoro 12 lb 130 m (142 yd), 14 lb 95 m (104 yd), 16 lb 85 m (93 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Exsence DC size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥83,400 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Exsence DC XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Exsence DC XG at 230 g (≈ 8.1 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 | 230 g (≈ 8.1 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | XG RIGHT, XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 12-130, 14-95, 16-85 |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-365, 1.5-255, 2-180 |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 044969 (XG RIGHT) / 044976 (XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363044969 (XG RIGHT) / 4969363044976 (XG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥83,400 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 8.1 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 Exsence DC XG?
¥83,400 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 044969 (XG RIGHT) / 044976 (XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13.
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 DC XG weigh?
230 g (≈ 8.1 oz) in Shimano Japan's table.
What is the Exsence DC XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Exsence DC XG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Exsence DC XG 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 1-365 means size 1 gō and 365 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-365, 1.5-255, 2-180 | 1 gō–399 yd, 1.5 gō–279 yd, 2 gō–197 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 12-130, 14-95, 16-85 | 12 lb–142 yd, 14 lb–104 yd, 16 lb–93 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 DC XG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exsence DC XG have?
Handle length 45 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 37 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the XG differ from other Exsence DC sizes?
The XG is the only Exsence DC size in Shimano Japan's table. The table shows each size's official values. Full Exsence DC size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 230 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥83,400 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Exsence DC XG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Exsence DC XG vs Antares DC, Antares DC MD, 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 MD at ¥84,100.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 21 Antares DC XG | 225 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Antares DC MD XG | 235 g | 7.8:1 | 6 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 Curado DC 200XG | 230 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| 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 Antares DC MD HG | 235 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥44,500 |
Compare
- Other XG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium XG, Shimano 21 Antares DC XG, Shimano Antares DC MD XG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG, Shimano Bantam XG, Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited XG, Shimano Exsence DC SS XG, Shimano SLX BFS XG
- Shimano Exsence DC 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 DC) (checked 2026-10-13)