Grappler CT 150XG at a glance
| Weight | 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) · lightest of 2 Grappler CT sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.1:1 · 81 cm (≈ 31.9 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.8 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1 gō 330 m (361 yd), 1.5 gō 200 m (219 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Same body as | 151XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥34,800 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Grappler CT 150XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Grappler CT 150XG at 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz), 8.1:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 5 of the 16 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 8.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Not confirmed |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 150XG |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.8-400, 1-330, 1.5-200 |
| Retrieve per crank | 81 cm (≈ 31.9 in) |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/2 |
| Handle length | 60 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 048837 (150XG) |
| JAN code | 4969363048837 (150XG) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| Line counter | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥34,800 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 8.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 31.9 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 Grappler CT 150XG?
¥34,800 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 150XG (product code 048837 (150XG)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Grappler CT sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥34,800; the 150XG is at the low end. The 151XG 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 Grappler CT 150XG weigh?
240 g (≈ 8.5 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Grappler CT sizes the range is 240 g: the lightest is the 150XG and the heaviest the 151XG. The 151XG lists the same weight.
What is the Grappler CT 150XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
8.1:1, with 81 cm (≈ 31.9 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Grappler CT 150XG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Grappler CT 150XG 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 0.8-400 means size 0.8 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.8-400, 1-330, 1.5-200 | 0.8 gō–437 yd, 1 gō–361 yd, 1.5 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
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 Grappler CT 150XG have?
5/2 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Grappler CT 150XG have?
Handle length 60 mm; handle side not confirmed; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width.
How does the 150XG differ from other Grappler CT sizes?
The 150XG is the only Grappler CT size with 150 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 2 Grappler CT sizes, weighing 240 g with gear ratios of 8.1:1; the 150XG is 240 g at 8.1:1, the same weight as the 151XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Grappler CT size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150XG (this page) | 8.1:1 | 240 g | 5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥34,800 | Not confirmed |
| 151XG | 8.1:1 | 240 g | 5 kg | Not confirmed | ¥34,800 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Grappler CT 150XG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Grappler CT 150XG vs Grappler Premium 150XG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 150, 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 150XG is the Grappler CT at ¥34,800 and the most expensive the Grappler Premium at ¥46,500.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Grappler Premium 150XG | 240 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥46,500 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150 | 215 g | 6.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150H | 215 g | 7.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Daiwa 26 Zillion TW 150XH | 215 g | 8.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥58,400 |
| Shimano Grappler BB 150HG | 210 g | 7.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥17,500 |
| Shimano Grappler 150HG | 205 g | 7.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥32,800 |
| Daiwa 26 Ryoga 150P | 285 g | 5.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥68,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Ryoga 150H | 290 g | 7.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥68,000 |
Compare
- Other 150XG reels in our data: Shimano Grappler Premium 150XG
- Other Grappler CT sizes: 151XG
- Shimano Grappler CT JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Offshore / jigging comparison
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (グラップラー CT) (checked 2026-10-13)