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Shimano BB-X Despina C3000DHG

BB-X デスピナ · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-10-16

C3000DHG · 255 g (9.0 oz) · gear 6.0 · max drag 8 kg (17.6 lb) · Japan list price ¥43,000 · approx. $342 delivered to US · all 4 sizes

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For reference only: Japan list price ¥43,000 (our data, not from eBay, before tax)

Japan list price checked 2026-10-16

All sizes & specifications

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SizeMSRP (Japan)CompareWeightGearRetrieve / turnMax dragPE lineNylonHandleBearingsSpool ø
¥43,000255 g (9.0 oz)6.698 cm (38.6 in)8 kg (17.6 lb)PE #1 – 320 m (350 yd)#2.5 (approx. 10 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)50 mm (1.97 in)6/0—
¥43,000255 g (9.0 oz)6.089 cm (35.0 in)8 kg (17.6 lb)PE #1 – 400 m (437 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)50 mm (1.97 in)6/0—
¥43,000255 g (9.0 oz)6.698 cm (38.6 in)8 kg (17.6 lb)PE #1 – 400 m (437 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)50 mm (1.97 in)6/0—
¥43,000255 g (9.0 oz)4.669 cm (27.2 in)8 kg (17.6 lb)PE #1 – 400 m (437 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)55 mm (2.17 in)6/0—

Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.

About these figures

Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Specs: Shimano 2026 printed catalog (figures only). Not affiliated with Shimano. Conversions are ours.

Japan price and delivered-to-US estimate

C3000DHG: Japan list price ¥43,000 · Delivered to US approx. $342 (shipping + duty, checked Nov 1, 2026)

Prices checked 2026-11-01: Japan list price from the maker; shipping and duty are our estimate.

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About this item

What the maker's numbers say about this model:

  • The BB-X Despina C3000DHG: weighs 255 g (9.0 oz), gear ratio 6.0, 89 cm (35.0 in) of line per handle turn, max drag 8 kg (17.6 lb), line capacity PE #1 – 400 m (437 yd) (maker's figures).
  • 4 sizes, all at 255 g (9.0 oz).
  • Gear ratios run from 4.6:1 to 6.6:1; the fastest, 2500DXG, takes in 98 cm (39 in) of line per handle turn.
  • Max drag is 8 kg (17.6 lb) on every size.
  • Line capacity runs from 320 m of PE 1 on the 2500DXG to 400 m of PE 1 on the C3000DHG.
  • 6 ball bearings in every size.
  • Japan list price ¥43,000, which is in the upper-middle of the price range of the 93 spinning reel series we list.

C3000DHG: specs and how it differs

The maker's published figures for this size (Japan list price ¥43,000).

Weight255 g (9.0 oz)
Gear ratio6
Retrieve per turn89 cm (35.0 in)
Max drag8 kg (17.6 lb)
Handle length50 mm (1.97 in)
Bearings6/0
  • Versus 2500DXG: 9 cm (3.5 in) less line per turn.
  • Versus C3000DXG: 9 cm (3.5 in) less line per turn.

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