I know some info has been in the bantam vs metanium thread but I thought we could update future info here. I searched so if there's already a thread please delete this. I know the reel test on YouTube has had some pictures that were posted here. I'm currently actually wondering what differences there may be,especially since the jdm metanium mgl can be had now under $300 usd 

The big fishing show in Japan I believe starts on the 17th so I am sure in a few days there will be lots of details on all the new stuff.

Read it was going to use the core solid frame like the Bantam but in a lighter package.

1 minute ago, The Bassman said:

Read it was going to use the core solid frame like the Bantam but in a lighter package.

Count me in

If it's a core frame like the Bantam, but it's stretched out like the Met MGL, then I'll probably be selling a few reels and replacing them with these. 

1 hour ago, fishballer06 said:

If it's a core frame like the Bantam, but it's stretched out like the Met MGL, then I'll probably be selling a few reels and replacing them with these. 

I agree. Stretching out the bantam is the only thing keeping me from buying more 

They probably did the core solid body in magnesium to keep the weight down and kept the bigger frame and spool capacity to differentiate it from the Bantam. Maybe added a couple of bearings more than the Bantam also.

20 minutes ago, The Maestro said:

They probably did the core solid body in magnesium to keep the weight down and kept the bigger frame and spool capacity to differentiate it from the Bantam. Maybe added a couple of bearings more than the Bantam also.

You think they'd add more bearings if they wanted to keep weight down? If they won't even put brass gears, more bearings sounds silly.

It will have a brass main gear....

6 minutes ago, bwjay said:

You think they'd add more bearings if they wanted to keep weight down? If they won't even put brass gears, more bearings sounds silly.

It was just a guess. Calm down.

4 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

It will have a brass main gear....

Leaked information is not always accurate. For example, remember when everyone thought the SLX MGL was coming to the US last year? It never happened. I have heard some info saying it won't be brass but some saying it will be. We will know shortly for sure

I asked my local dealer and he wasn't sure about the gears. So it must be secret lol

You boys crack me up.....how about some pictures.....https://kenshikuroda.com/tackleno_iroha/12616/?fbclid=IwAR3aqzNEOdGxeOEXMPhqnVti7PY7zIfWK9P5MxOiFpLctWGaIzJZJeEU9ro

6 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

You boys crack me up.....how about some pictures.....https://kenshikuroda.com/tackleno_iroha/12616/?fbclid=IwAR3aqzNEOdGxeOEXMPhqnVti7PY7zIfWK9P5MxOiFpLctWGaIzJZJeEU9ro

Shimano can just take my money, take it all I say.

Pictures have dropped. 

 

Left: Metanium MGL aluminum gear

Right: 2020 Metanium brass gear

Left: 2020 Metanium 

Right: Metanium MGL

Are there any engineers or fabrication experts here? I did a bit of CNC many moons ago and was trying to figure out how they made the one piece frame. Is it machined from a solid block or do they use a mold?

I'm going to have a full deck of them! Im going to buy them up lol

Wow, this is going to be a home run!

7 minutes ago, TBAG said:

Wow, this is going to be a home run!

Definitely! ?

Looks like about the same size as the Bantam with the line guide a bit further away. Curious to know what other differences there are.

1 hour ago, Maico1 said:

You boys crack me up.....how about some pictures.....https://kenshikuroda.com/tackleno_iroha/12616/?fbclid=IwAR3aqzNEOdGxeOEXMPhqnVti7PY7zIfWK9P5MxOiFpLctWGaIzJZJeEU9ro

Translate this & read it. I think it answers your questions.

1 hour ago, fishballer06 said:

Pictures have dropped. 

 

Left: Metanium MGL aluminum gear

Right: 2020 Metanium brass gear

Left: 2020 Metanium 

Right: Metanium MGL

Oh my! 

 

Any idea if it will follow the JDM pricing of the current metanium? Currently you can import those for right around $100 less than the US version. Also, any insight on if it's a US, JDM or both reel

8 minutes ago, Chief250 said:

Any idea if it will follow the JDM pricing of the current metanium? Currently you can import those for right around $100 less than the US version. Also, any insight on if it's a US, JDM or both reel

You can probably assume it will be cheaper via JDM than USDM, and there is a 0% chance they DON'T bring this to the US. This is a big deal flagship reel.