SLX DC 70 at a glance
| Weight | 200 g (≈ 7.1 oz) · lightest of 3 SLX DC sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 · 65 cm (≈ 25.6 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 | 33 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 70HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥27,500 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
Metanium DC vs SLX DC → SLX DC vs SLX DC XT →
What are the SLX DC 70 specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the SLX DC 70 at 200 g (≈ 7.1 oz), 6.3:1 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 | 6.3:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g (≈ 7.1 oz) |
| Max drag | 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| 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 | 65 cm (≈ 25.6 in) |
| Spool | 33 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 6/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 045607 (70 RIGHT) / 045614 (71 LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363045607 (70 RIGHT) / 4969363045614 (71 LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥27,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.1 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 25.6 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 DC 70?
¥27,500 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 70 (product code 045607 (70 RIGHT) / 045614 (71 LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 SLX DC sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥27,500; the 70 is at the low end. The 70HG and 70XG 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 DC 70 weigh?
200 g (≈ 7.1 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 SLX DC sizes the range is 200 g: the lightest is the 70 and the heaviest the 70XG. The 70HG and 70XG list the same weight.
What is the SLX DC 70 gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.3:1, with 65 cm (≈ 25.6 in) of line per handle turn. Other 70 sizes in the same series: 70HG 7.2:1 (75 cm), 70XG 8.2:1 (85 cm).
How much drag does the SLX DC 70 have?
Max drag 5.5 kg (≈ 12.1 lb).
How much line does the SLX 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 SLX DC 70 have?
6/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the SLX DC 70 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: 33 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 70 differ from other SLX DC sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 70):
- 70 vs 70HG: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 7.2:1; retrieve per crank 65 cm vs 75 cm. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 70 vs 70XG: gear ratio 6.3:1 vs 8.2:1; retrieve per crank 65 cm vs 85 cm; max drag 5.5 kg vs 5 kg; handle length 42 mm vs 45 mm. Same weight, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 SLX DC sizes, weighing 200 g with gear ratios of 6.3–8.2:1; the 70 is 200 g at 6.3:1, the same weight as the 70HG and 70XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full SLX DC size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 (this page) | 6.3:1 | 200 g | 5.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥27,500 | Not confirmed |
| 70HG | 7.2:1 | 200 g | 5.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥27,500 | Not confirmed |
| 70XG | 8.2:1 | 200 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥27,500 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the SLX DC 70?
No. Shimano North America's SLX DC table lists SLXDC150, SLXDC150XG and SLXDC150HG, and none has the size code 70 (checked 2026-10-13).
Every SLX DC size: Japan vs SLX DC → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
SLX DC 70 vs SLX DC XT, SLX and Metanium 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 DC XT 70 | 195 g | 6.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX 70 | 190 g | 6.3:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥21,000 |
| Shimano Metanium DC 70 | 175 g | 6.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
| 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 Metanium DC 70XG | 180 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
| Shimano Metanium DC 70HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥62,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Metanium DC vs SLX DC: every size compared
- Shimano SLX DC vs SLX DC XT: every size compared
- Other 70 reels in our data: Shimano Metanium DC 70, Shimano SLX DC XT 70, Shimano SLX 70
- Other SLX DC sizes: 70HG, 70XG
- Shimano SLX 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 (SLX DC) (checked 2026-10-13)