Metanium DC 70 at a glance
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) · lightest of 3 Metanium DC sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 12 lb 100 m (109 yd), 14 lb 90 m (98 yd), 16 lb 80 m (87 yd), 20 lb 65 m (71 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | 70HG, 70XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥62,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Metanium DC 70 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Metanium DC 70 at 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz), 6.2:1 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 | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 70 / Left: 71 |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 70 RIGHT, 71 LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) |
| Spool | 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 046604 (70 RIGHT) / 046611 (71 LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363046604 (70 RIGHT) / 4969363046611 (71 LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥62,000 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: 26.0 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 DC 70?
¥62,000 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 70 (product code 046604 (70 RIGHT) / 046611 (71 LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 3 Metanium DC sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥62,000; the 70 is at the low end. The 70HG and 70XG have the same list price. In the US, METDC70HGA, the nearest US size in the same range is $539.99 (the price on Shimano North America's official online store, fishshop.shimano.com, which does not call it MSRP).
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 DC 70 weigh?
175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Metanium DC sizes the range is 175–180 g: the lightest is the 70 and the heaviest the 70XG. The 70HG lists the same weight.
What is the Metanium DC 70 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) of line per handle turn. Other 70 sizes in the same series: 70HG 7.1:1 (76 cm), 70XG 8.1:1 (86 cm).
How much drag does the Metanium DC 70 have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Metanium DC 70 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) | 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 | 12 lb–109 yd, 14 lb–98 yd, 16 lb–87 yd, 20 lb–71 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 DC 70 have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Metanium DC 70 have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right: 70 / Left: 71. Spool: 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the 70 differ from other Metanium DC sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 70):
- 70 vs 70HG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 7.1:1; retrieve per crank 66 cm vs 76 cm. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 70 vs 70XG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 8.1:1; retrieve per crank 66 cm vs 86 cm; weight 175 g vs 180 g; handle length 42 mm vs 45 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Metanium DC sizes, weighing 175–180 g with gear ratios of 6.2–8.1:1; the 70 is 175 g at 6.2:1, the same weight as the 70HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Metanium DC size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 (this page) | 6.2:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right: 70 / Left: 71 | ¥62,000 | JDM only |
| 70HG | 7.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | Right: 70HG / Left: 71HG | ¥62,000 | METDC70HGA |
| 70XG | 8.1:1 | 180 g | 5 kg | Right: 70XG / Left: 71XG | ¥62,000 | METDC70XGA |
Is there a US version of the Metanium DC 70?
No. Shimano North America's METANIUM DC A table lists METDC70HGA and METDC70XGA, and none has the size code 70 (checked 2026-10-05). The nearest listed US size is METDC70HGA; the official values differ in gear ratio (6.2:1 in Japan, 7.1:1 in the US) and retrieve per crank (66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) in Japan, 30 in in the US).
| Item | JDM 70 | US METDC70HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.1:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.2 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 66 cm (≈ 26.0 in) | 30 in | Differs |
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.
Is the JDM Metanium DC 70 cheaper than the US METDC70HGA?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥62,000 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $539.99 in the US (US price, Shimano North America online store). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥114.8. METDC70HGA is not the same size code as the Japanese 70, so this is not a like-for-like price.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included.
Every Metanium DC size: Japan vs METANIUM DC A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Metanium DC 70 vs SLX, SLX DC XT and SLX DC 70
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 70, 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 70 is the SLX at ¥21,000 and the most expensive the Metanium DC at ¥62,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano SLX 70 | 190 g | 6.3:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥21,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70 | 195 g | 6.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70 | 200 g | 6.3:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70HG | 195 g | 7.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70XG | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX 70HG | 195 g | 7.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥21,000 |
| Shimano SLX 70XG | 195 g | 8.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥21,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70HG | 200 g | 7.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70XG | 200 g | 8.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥27,500 |
Compare
- Shimano Metanium DC vs SLX DC: every size compared
- Other 70 reels in our data: Shimano SLX DC XT 70, Shimano SLX DC 70, Shimano SLX 70
- Other Metanium DC sizes: 70HG, 70XG
- Shimano Metanium 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 (メタニウム DC) (checked 2026-10-05)