SLX BFS XG at a glance
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 · 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 150 m (164 yd), 0.8 gō 130 m (142 yd), 1 gō 100 m (109 yd) / Fluoro 6 lb 45 m (49 yd), 8 lb 45 m (49 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Same body as | No other SLX BFS size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥26,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the SLX BFS XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the SLX BFS XG at 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz), 8.2:1 gear ratio, 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | XG RIGHT, XG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 6-45, 8-45 |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 |
| Retrieve per crank | 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) |
| Spool | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 048189 (XG RIGHT) / 048196 (XG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363048189 (XG RIGHT) / 4969363048196 (XG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥26,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 32.3 in; max drag: 7.7 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 BFS XG?
¥26,000 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 XG (product code 048189 (XG RIGHT) / 048196 (XG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13.
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 BFS XG weigh?
170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) in Shimano Japan's table.
What is the SLX BFS XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
8.2:1, with 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the SLX BFS XG have?
Max drag 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb).
How much line does the SLX BFS XG 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 0.6-150 means size 0.6 gō and 150 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 | 0.6 gō–164 yd, 0.8 gō–142 yd, 1.0 gō–109 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 6-45, 8-45 | 6 lb–49 yd, 8 lb–49 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 BFS XG have?
5/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the SLX BFS XG 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. / 22 mm width.
How does the XG differ from other SLX BFS sizes?
The XG is the only SLX BFS size in Shimano Japan's table. The table shows each size's official values. Full SLX BFS size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG (this page) | 8.2:1 | 170 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥26,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the SLX BFS XG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
SLX BFS XG vs Metanium XG
The XG has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest XG is the SLX BFS at ¥26,000 and the most expensive the Metanium at ¥48,200.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Metanium XG | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium Standard | 175 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium 100HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Metanium 100XG | 175 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| 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 |
Compare
- Other XG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium XG, Shimano 21 Antares DC XG, Shimano Antares DC MD XG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG, Shimano Bantam XG, Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited XG, Shimano Exsence DC SS XG, Shimano Exsence DC XG
- Shimano SLX BFS JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- All JDM BFS reels
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (SLX BFS) (checked 2026-10-13)