Stella SW 6000XG at a glance
| Weight | 435 g (≈ 15.3 oz) · Stella SW range 360–995 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 113 cm (≈ 44.5 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 440 m (481 yd), 3 gō 300 m (328 yd), 4 gō 210 m (230 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 240 m (262 yd), 5 gō 190 m (208 yd), 6 gō 160 m (175 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 58 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 6000PG, 6000HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥140,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: STLSW6000XGD Details |
All Stella SW 6000 sizes compared (6000PG / 6000HG / 6000XG) → Pick a saltwater reel by PE size →
What are the Stella SW 6000XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella SW 6000XG at 435 g (≈ 15.3 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) max drag. 5 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 435 g (≈ 15.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-240, 5-190, 6-160 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.33-240, 0.37-190, 0.405-160 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 113 cm (≈ 44.5 in) |
| Handle length | 70 mm |
| Spool | 58 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047533 |
| JAN code | 4969363047533 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥140,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 15.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 44.5 in; max drag: 28.7 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.
How much is the JDM Stella SW 6000XG?
¥140,000 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 6000XG (product code 047533), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥125,000–¥198,000. The 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG and 6000HG 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 Stella SW 6000XG weigh?
435 g (≈ 15.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the range is 360–995 g: the lightest is the 4000HG and the heaviest the 30000PG.
What is the Stella SW 6000XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 113 cm (≈ 44.5 in) of line per handle turn. Other 6000 sizes in the same series: 6000PG 4.7:1 (86 cm), 6000HG 5.7:1 (104 cm).
How much drag does the Stella SW 6000XG have?
Max drag 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb).
How much line does the Stella SW 6000XG 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 2-440 means size 2 gō and 440 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | 2 gō–481 yd, 3 gō–328 yd, 4 gō–230 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-240, 5-190, 6-160 | 4 gō–262 yd, 5 gō–208 yd, 6 gō–175 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.33-240, 0.37-190, 0.405-160 | 0.33 mm–262 yd, 0.37 mm–208 yd, 0.405 mm–175 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 Stella SW 6000XG have?
12/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stella SW 6000XG have?
Handle length 70 mm. Spool: 58 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 6000XG differ from other Stella SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 6000):
- 6000XG vs 6000PG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 4.7:1; retrieve per crank 113 cm vs 86 cm; weight 435 g vs 440 g. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- 6000XG vs 6000HG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 113 cm vs 104 cm; weight 435 g vs 440 g. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
All Stella SW 6000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 17 Stella SW sizes, weighing 360–995 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.2:1; the 6000XG is 435 g at 6.2:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Stella SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000HG | 5.7:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | STLSW4000XGD |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | STLSW5000HGD |
| 5000XG | 6.2:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000HGD |
| 6000XG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 435 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000XGD |
| 8000PG | 4.8:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000PGD |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 630 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000HGD |
| 8000XG | 6.2:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | Not confirmed |
| 10000PG | 4.8:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | STLSW10000PGD |
| 10000HG | 5.6:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | Not confirmed |
| 14000XG | 6.2:1 | 685 g | 25 kg | 5-360, 6-300, 8-220 | ¥160,000 | STLSW14000XGD |
| 18000HG | 5.7:1 | 900 g | 30 kg | 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 | ¥180,000 | STLSW18000HGD |
| 20000PG | 4.4:1 | 915 g | 30 kg | 6-500, 8-370, 10-300 | ¥185,000 | STLSW20000PGD |
| 25000PG | 4.4:1 | 920 g | 30 kg | 6-600, 8-450, 10-350 | ¥185,000 | STLSW25000PGD |
| 30000PG | 4.4:1 | 995 g | 27 kg | 8-620, 10-500, 12-420 | ¥198,000 | STLSW30000PGD |
Which spools fit the Stella SW 6000XG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 6000XG, so we name no spool for it.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya reel stand type | 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 Stella SW 6000XG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists STLSW6000XGD with the same size code (6000XG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 6000XG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 6000XG | US STLSW6000XGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 435 g (≈ 15.3 oz) | 15.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 113 cm (≈ 44.5 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: Stella SW 6000XG JDM vs USDM → Every Stella SW size: Japan vs STELLA SW D →
Stella SW 6000XG vs Stradic SW and Twin Power SW 6000XG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 6000, 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 6000XG is the Stradic SW at ¥38,000 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥140,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Stradic SW 6000XG | 450 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000XG | 420 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 6000PG | 450 g | 4.6:1 | 10 kg | ¥18,500 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 6000HG | 450 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥18,500 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 6000PG | 450 g | 4.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 6000HG | 450 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000PG | 420 g | 4.6:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 6000HG | 420 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥68,400 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 6000-P | 400 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥115,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 6000-H | 400 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥115,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Stella SW 6000: all 3 sizes compared
- Other 6000XG reels in our data: Shimano Stradic SW 6000XG, Shimano Twin Power SW 6000XG
- Other Stella SW sizes: 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 8000PG, 8000HG, 8000XG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000XG, 18000HG, 20000PG, 25000PG, 30000PG
- Shimano Stella 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 (ステラ SW) (checked 2026-10-13)