Metanium 100HG at a glance
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) · Metanium range 175 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 · 76 cm (≈ 29.9 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 | 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | Standard, HG, XG, 100XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥48,200 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
What are the Metanium 100HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Metanium 100HG at 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz), 7.1:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 100HG RIGHT, 101HG 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 | 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) |
| Spool | 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 046116 (100HG RIGHT) / 046123 (101HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363046116 (100HG RIGHT) / 4969363046123 (101HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥48,200 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 29.9 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 Metanium 100HG?
¥48,200 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 100HG (product code 046116 (100HG RIGHT) / 046123 (101HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 5 Metanium sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥48,200; the 100HG is at the low end. The Standard, HG, XG and 100XG have 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 Metanium 100HG weigh?
175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 5 Metanium sizes the range is 175 g: the lightest is the Standard and the heaviest the 100XG. The Standard, HG, XG and 100XG list the same weight.
What is the Metanium 100HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.1:1, with 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) of line per handle turn. Other 100 sizes in the same series: 100XG 8.1:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Metanium 100HG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Metanium 100HG 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 Metanium 100HG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Metanium 100HG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG. Spool: 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the 100HG differ from other Metanium sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 100):
- 100HG vs 100XG: gear ratio 7.1:1 vs 8.1:1; retrieve per crank 76 cm vs 86 cm; handle length 42 mm vs 45 mm. Same weight, max drag, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 5 Metanium sizes, weighing 175 g with gear ratios of 6.2–8.1:1; the 100HG is 175 g at 7.1:1, the same weight as the Standard, HG, XG and 100XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Metanium size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6.2:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions (Standard RIGHT / Standard LEFT) | ¥48,200 | METMGL150B (closest) |
| HG | 7.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions (HG RIGHT / HG LEFT) | ¥48,200 | METMGL150HGB (closest) |
| XG | 8.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions (XG RIGHT / XG LEFT) | ¥48,200 | METMGL150XGB (closest) |
| 100HG (this page) | 7.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG | ¥48,200 | JDM only |
| 100XG | 8.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right: 100XG / Left: 101XG | ¥48,200 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Metanium 100HG?
We found no US model with the size code 100HG in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Metanium 100HG vs Antares, Calcutta Conquest and Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG
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 100HG is the Metanium at ¥48,200 and the most expensive the Calcutta Conquest DC at ¥74,600.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Antares 100HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG | 240 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100 | 160 g | 6.7:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100H | 160 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Steez SV TW 100XH | 160 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥79,500 |
| 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 |
Compare
- Other 100HG reels in our data: Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG, Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG, Shimano Antares 100HG
- Other Metanium sizes: Standard, HG, XG, 100XG
- Shimano Metanium 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 (メタニウム) (checked 2026-10-05)