Bandersnatch Posted January 11, 2020 Posted January 11, 2020 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 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted January 12, 2020 Posted January 12, 2020 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. 1 Quote
The Bassman Posted January 12, 2020 Posted January 12, 2020 Read it was going to use the core solid frame like the Bantam but in a lighter package. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 12, 2020 Super User Posted January 12, 2020 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 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 13, 2020 Super User Posted January 13, 2020 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. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 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 1 Quote
The Maestro Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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. Quote
bwjay Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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. Quote
The Maestro Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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. 1 1 Quote
JLewis134 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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 Quote
Efishin Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I asked my local dealer and he wasn't sure about the gears. So it must be secret lol 1 Quote
Maico1 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 You boys crack me up.....how about some pictures.....https://kenshikuroda.com/tackleno_iroha/12616/?fbclid=IwAR3aqzNEOdGxeOEXMPhqnVti7PY7zIfWK9P5MxOiFpLctWGaIzJZJeEU9ro 7 2 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 13, 2020 Super User Posted January 13, 2020 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. 1 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 13, 2020 Super User Posted January 13, 2020 Pictures have dropped. Left: Metanium MGL aluminum gear Right: 2020 Metanium brass gear Left: 2020 Metanium Right: Metanium MGL 2 1 Quote
The Maestro Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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? Quote
STBen1215 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 I'm going to have a full deck of them! Im going to buy them up lol Quote
STBen1215 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, TBAG said: Wow, this is going to be a home run! Definitely! ? 1 Quote
The Maestro Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 13, 2020 Super User Posted January 13, 2020 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 Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 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! Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 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 Quote
bwjay Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 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. Quote
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