Metanium HG 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 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 | Standard, XG, 100HG, 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 | Closest US: METMGL150HGB (not the same code) Details |
What are the Metanium HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Metanium HG 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 and left versions (HG RIGHT / HG LEFT) |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | HG RIGHT, HG 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 | 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) | 041142 (HG RIGHT) / 041159 (HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363041142 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363041159 (HG 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 HG?
¥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 HG (product code 041142 (HG RIGHT) / 041159 (HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 5 Metanium sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥48,200; the HG is at the low end. The Standard, XG, 100HG and 100XG have the same list price. In the US, the closest US model, METMGL150HGB is $489.99 (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 HG 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, XG, 100HG and 100XG list the same weight.
What is the Metanium HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.1:1, with 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Metanium HG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Metanium HG 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 HG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Metanium HG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right and left versions (HG RIGHT / HG LEFT). Spool: 34 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the HG differ from other Metanium sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 5 Metanium sizes, weighing 175 g with gear ratios of 6.2–8.1:1; the HG is 175 g at 7.1:1, the same weight as the Standard, XG, 100HG 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 HG?
Not with the same size code. The closest US listing is METMGL150HGB, which we do not treat as the same reel. gear ratio, weight and retrieve per crank match after our unit conversion; max drag is Not confirmed. That alone does not establish that both market models are identical.
The US model is named METANIUM MGL B (150HG/151HG); Shimano Japan lists METANIUM HG RIGHT/LEFT. Gear ratios match, but the names and codes differ. From the two official tables: gear ratio matches (7.1:1 in Japan, 7.1:1 in the US); weight 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) in Japan vs 6.3 oz in the US; retrieve 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) vs 30 in. Left-hand US SKU: METMGL151HGB.
| Item | JDM HG | US METMGL150HGB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) | 6.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 76 cm (≈ 29.9 in) | 30 in | Matches after our conversion |
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 HG cheaper than the US METMGL150HGB?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥48,200 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $489.99 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 ¥98.4. METMGL150HGB is not the same size code as the Japanese HG, 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.
Side-by-side: Metanium HG JDM vs USDM →
Other similar-weight baitcasting reels
The HG has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Metanium DC 70 | 175 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
| Shimano Metanium DC 70HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
| Daiwa 21 Zillion SV TW 1000P | 175 g | 5.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥50,000 |
| Daiwa 21 Zillion SV TW 1000 | 175 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥50,000 |
| Daiwa 21 Zillion SV TW 1000H | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥50,000 |
| Daiwa 21 Zillion SV TW 1000XH | 175 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥50,000 |
| Daiwa Alphas SV TW 800H | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥37,600 |
| Daiwa Alphas SV TW 800XH | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥37,600 |
| Daiwa Alphas SV TW 800S-H | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥37,600 |
| Daiwa Alphas SV TW 800S-XH | 175 g | 8.5:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥37,600 |
Compare
- Other HG reels in our data: Shimano 21 Antares DC HG, Shimano Antares DC MD HG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS HG, Shimano Bantam HG, Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG, Shimano Exsence DC SS HG
- Other Metanium sizes: Standard, XG, 100HG, 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)