Scorpion MD 300XG at a glance
| Weight | 325 g (≈ 11.5 oz) · lightest of 2 Scorpion MD 300 sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.6:1 · 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 4 gō 180 m (197 yd), 5 gō 140 m (153 yd), 6 gō 120 m (131 yd) / Nylon 16 lb 210 m (230 yd), 20 lb 160 m (175 yd), 25 lb 135 m (148 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Same body as | 300XGLH (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥38,500 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
What are the Scorpion MD 300XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Scorpion MD 300XG at 325 g (≈ 11.5 oz), 7.6:1 gear ratio, 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.6:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 325 g (≈ 11.5 oz) |
| Max drag | 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 300XG / Left: 301XG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 300XG RIGHT, 301XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 16-210, 20-160, 25-135 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 4-180, 5-140, 6-120 |
| Retrieve per crank | 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 047144 (300XG RIGHT) / 047151 (301XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363047144 (300XG RIGHT) / 4969363047151 (301XG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥38,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 11.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 40.6 in; max drag: 17.6 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 Scorpion MD 300XG?
¥38,500 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 300XG (product code 047144 (300XG RIGHT) / 047151 (301XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 2 Scorpion MD 300 sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥38,500; the 300XG is at the low end. The 300XGLH 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 Scorpion MD 300XG weigh?
325 g (≈ 11.5 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Scorpion MD 300 sizes the range is 325 g: the lightest is the 300XG and the heaviest the 300XGLH. The 300XGLH lists the same weight.
What is the Scorpion MD 300XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.6:1, with 103 cm (≈ 40.6 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Scorpion MD 300XG have?
Max drag 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb).
How much line does the Scorpion MD 300XG 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 4-180 means size 4 gō and 180 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 4-180, 5-140, 6-120 | 4 gō–197 yd, 5 gō–153 yd, 6 gō–131 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 16-210, 20-160, 25-135 | 16 lb–230 yd, 20 lb–175 yd, 25 lb–148 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 Scorpion MD 300XG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Scorpion MD 300XG have?
Handle length 45 mm; handle side: Right: 300XG / Left: 301XG. Spool: 43 mm dia. / 22 mm width.
How does the 300XG differ from other Scorpion MD 300 sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 300):
- 300XG vs 300XGLH: handle length 45 mm vs 51 mm. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 2 Scorpion MD 300 sizes, weighing 325 g with gear ratios of 7.6:1; the 300XG is 325 g at 7.6:1, the same weight as the 300XGLH. The table shows each size's official values. Full Scorpion MD 300 size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300XG (this page) | 7.6:1 | 325 g | 8 kg | Right: 300XG / Left: 301XG | ¥38,500 | JDM only |
| 300XGLH | 7.6:1 | 325 g | 8 kg | Right: 300XGLH / Left: 301XGLH | ¥38,500 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Scorpion MD 300XG?
We found no US model with the size code 300XG in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Scorpion MD 300XG vs Calcutta Conquest MD and Grappler 300XG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 300, 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 300XG is the Scorpion MD 300 at ¥38,500 and the most expensive the Calcutta Conquest MD at ¥64,800.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300XG | 335 g | 7.5:1 | 8 kg | ¥64,800 |
| Shimano Grappler 300XG | 345 g | 7.6:1 | 7 kg | ¥41,000 |
| Shimano Grappler 300HG | 340 g | 6.3:1 | 7.5 kg | ¥41,000 |
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300XGLH | 360 g | 7.5:1 | 8 kg | ¥64,800 |
Compare
- Other 300XG reels in our data: Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 300XG, Shimano Grappler 300XG
- Other Scorpion MD 300 sizes: 300XGLH
- Shimano Scorpion MD 300 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 (スコーピオン MD 300) (checked 2026-10-05)