SLX 70XG at a glance
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) · heaviest of 3 SLX sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 · 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 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 | 32 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 70, 70HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥21,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the SLX 70XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the SLX 70XG at 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz), 8.2:1 gear ratio, 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) |
| Max drag | 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 70XG RIGHT, 71XG 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 | 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 4/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 046994 (70XG RIGHT) / 047007 (71XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363046994 (70XG RIGHT) / 4969363047007 (71XG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥21,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 32.3 in; max drag: 12.1 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 SLX 70XG?
¥21,000 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 70XG (product code 046994 (70XG RIGHT) / 047007 (71XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 SLX sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥21,000; the 70XG is at the low end. The 70 and 70HG 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 SLX 70XG weigh?
195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 SLX sizes the range is 190–195 g: the lightest is the 70 and the heaviest the 70XG. The 70HG lists the same weight.
What is the SLX 70XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
8.2:1, with 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 70 sizes in the same series: 70 6.3:1 (63 cm), 70HG 7.2:1 (72 cm).
How much drag does the SLX 70XG have?
Max drag 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 lb).
How much line does the SLX 70XG 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 SLX 70XG have?
4/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the SLX 70XG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 32 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 70XG differ from other SLX sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 70):
- 70XG vs 70HG: gear ratio 8.2:1 vs 7.2:1; retrieve per crank 82 cm vs 72 cm. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 70XG vs 70: gear ratio 8.2:1 vs 6.3:1; retrieve per crank 82 cm vs 63 cm; weight 195 g vs 190 g. Same max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 SLX sizes, weighing 190–195 g with gear ratios of 6.3–8.2:1; the 70XG is 195 g at 8.2:1, the same weight as the 70HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full SLX size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 6.3:1 | 190 g | 5.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥21,000 | Not confirmed |
| 70HG | 7.2:1 | 195 g | 5.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥21,000 | Not confirmed |
| 70XG (this page) | 8.2:1 | 195 g | 5.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥21,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the SLX 70XG?
No. Shimano North America's SLX A table lists SLX150HGCA, SLX150HGA, SLX150A and SLX150XGA, and none has the size code 70XG (checked 2026-10-13).
Every SLX size: Japan vs SLX A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
SLX 70XG vs SLX DC XT, SLX DC and Metanium DC 70XG
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 70XG 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 DC XT 70XG | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70XG | 200 g | 8.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano Metanium DC 70XG | 180 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70 | 195 g | 6.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70HG | 195 g | 7.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70 | 200 g | 6.3:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70HG | 200 g | 7.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| 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 |
Compare
- Other 70XG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium DC 70XG, Shimano SLX DC XT 70XG, Shimano SLX DC 70XG
- Other SLX sizes: 70, 70HG
- Shimano SLX 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 (SLX) (checked 2026-10-13)