Spheros SW 3000XG at a glance
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) · lightest of 8 Spheros SW sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1.5 gō 270 m (295 yd), 2 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 2.5 gō 180 m (197 yd), 3 gō 150 m (164 yd), 4 gō 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Spheros SW size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥17,200 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: SP3000XGSW Details |
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What are the Spheros SW 3000XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Spheros SW 3000XG at 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 041333 |
| JAN code | 4969363041333 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥17,200 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 9.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 35.8 in; max drag: 19.8 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.
How much is the JDM Spheros SW 3000XG?
¥17,200 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 3000XG (product code 041333), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥17,200–¥19,800; the 3000XG is at the low end. The 4000HG and 4000XG 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 Spheros SW 3000XG weigh?
255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 8 Spheros SW sizes the range is 255–670 g: the lightest is the 3000XG and the heaviest the 8000PG.
What is the Spheros SW 3000XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Spheros SW 3000XG have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Spheros SW 3000XG 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 1-400 means size 1 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1 gō–437 yd, 1.5 gō–295 yd, 2 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–197 yd, 3 gō–164 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 0.25 mm–230 yd, 0.30 mm–142 yd, 0.35 mm–109 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–175 yd, 3 gō–142 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm |
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 Spheros SW 3000XG have?
3/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Spheros SW 3000XG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-2. Spool: 46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke.
How does the 3000XG differ from other Spheros SW sizes?
The 3000XG is the only Spheros SW size with 3000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 8 Spheros SW sizes, weighing 255–670 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 3000XG is 255 g at 6.2:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Spheros SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000XG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 255 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥17,200 | SP3000XGSW |
| 4000HG | 5.8:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥17,200 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 280 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥17,200 | SP4000XGSW |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 445 g | 10 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥18,500 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.6:1 | 450 g | 10 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥18,500 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 450 g | 10 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥18,500 | SPSW6000HGA |
| 8000PG | 4.9:1 | 670 g | 13 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥19,800 | Not confirmed |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 665 g | 13 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥19,800 | SPSW8000HGA |
Which spools fit the Spheros SW 3000XG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 3000XG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, D | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Spheros SW 3000XG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists SP3000XGSW with the same size code (3000XG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 3000XG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 3000XG | US SP3000XGSW | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) | 9 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 91 cm (≈ 35.8 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
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.
Side-by-side: Spheros SW 3000XG JDM vs USDM → Every Spheros SW size: Japan vs SPHEROS SW →
Other 3000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano FX C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C3000HG | 250 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Sienna C3000 | 250 g | 5:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic 3000MHG | 245 g | 5.7:1 | 9 kg | ¥30,300 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT3000 | 245 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥82,000 |
| Daiwa 26 Certate HD LT3000-XH | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥82,000 |
| Shimano Sahara C3000DH | 265 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | ¥10,200 |
| Shimano Sedona C3000 | 245 g | 5:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Sedona C3000HG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
Compare
- Other Spheros SW sizes: 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 8000PG, 8000HG
- Shimano Spheros SW JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Saltwater spinning sizes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (スフェロス SW 3000XG/4000HG/4000XG) (checked 2026-10-13)