Description of "Shimano 2018 PLAYS 3000XP"
Gear ratio: 3.9 Maximum Drag force: 15kg Weight: 690g Line Capacity PE: #4.0-400m, #5.0-350m, #6.0-300m, #8.0-200m Line Capacity Fluoro: #5-420m, #6-350m, #7-300m, #8-240m Winding length: 70cm/per handle rotation Maximum winding speed: 150m/minutes /Total 31 gear shifts Spool diameter/width: 57mm/46mm Bearing: SA RB/BB (ball/roller) 9/2/1 Handle length: 75mm Playz 3000XP is a basic model equipped with even more power. The installed high-torque MUTEKIMOTOR has been shifted to a more powerful type to achieve a practical hoisting endurance of 7.5 kg. Equipped with power comparable to the top model Force Master 3000. It strongly supports multi-electric power games that require more power in addition to speed, such as sprinting with warasa and multi-point hooking of Japanese squid with high-load devices. The red color accents that are the mark of Plays have been newly coordinated on the speed lever and the base of the handle, creating a new model that will inspire the red fighting spirit of anglers. In addition to the power unique to the 3000XP, it is a high-performance machine equipped with a variety of functions such as the Fire Mach system, Rakuraku mode/constant speed mode, fine dot LCD, and exciting drag sound.
Technology Features of Shimano 2018 PLAYS 3000XP
SA-RB
A-RB bearings feature a special anti-corrosion treatment that significantly improves their rust resistance. The SA-RB takes this further by sealing the sides with anti-corrosion materials, greatly reducing salt crystallization and salt damage inside the bearing.
FINE DOT LCD
A dot matrix LCD that offers excellent visibility and ease of operation.
e-EXCITING DRAG SOUND
EXCITING DRAG SOUND is a feature that produces a sound when the line is pulled out from the spool by a fish. Unlike traditional baitcasting reels, which typically do not emit a drag sound, this feature enhances the angler's experience by stimulating their senses, making the fight with the fish even more enjoyable.The e-EXCITING DRAG SOUND is an electronic version of this.
FIRE MACH SYSTEM
To smoothly reverse the large-diameter spool, multiple SA-RB (Ball Bearings) are strategically placed along the main rotation axis. This design ensures high-speed drop performance with minimal resistance, comparable to the Super Free Spool used in smaller electric reels. It’s ideal for fishing with light rigs or when quick deployment to the target depth is crucial.
MUTEKI MOTOR
Conventional motors generally use plastic magnets, which limit their power and torque.The MUTEKI MOTOR is a high-speed, high-torque brush motor that utilizes powerful neodymium magnets. This design enhances both the rotational speed and torque, making it an efficient and robust motor for demanding applications.
Shimano 2018 Plays 3000XP Spec Chart
Shimano Plays Line-up
| Line-up | Handle | Year | Salt or Fresh | Weight（ｇ） | Gear Ratio | Retrieve（cm/crank） | Max Drag（kg） | Fluoro line cap. (lb-m) | Braided line cap. (lb-m) | Handle Arm（mm） | Spool diameter (mm) | Spool width (mm) | Bearing (Ball/Roller) | Retrieve power (kg) | Max retrieve speed (m/min) | Electric cable (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Right | 2019 | Saltwater OK | 470 | 5.5 | 59 | 5 | 12-200, 16-150 | 40-300, 55-200, 60-150 | 65 | 34 | 25 | 5/1 | 3 | 155 | 250 |
| 800 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 615 | 5.1 | 70 | 10 | 16-300, 20-230, 22-180 | 55-300, 60-250 | 60 | 44 | 28.8 | 8/1 | 6 | 190 | 250 |
| 1000 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 615 | 5.1 | 70 | 10 | 20-270, 22-200 | 55-400, 60-300, 80-200 | 55 | 44 | 33.4 | 8/1 | 6 | 190 | 250 |
| 3000 | Right | 2016 | Saltwater OK | 685 | 3.9 | 70 | 15 | 20-420, 22-350, 25-300 | 60-400, 80-350, 90-300 | 75 | 57 | 46 | 7/0 | 6 | 190 | 250 |
| 3000XP | Right | 2018 | Saltwater OK | 690 | 3.9 | 70 | 15 | 20-420, 22-350, 25-300 | 60-400, 80-350, 90-300 | 75 | 57 | 46 | 7/0 | 7.5 | 150 | 250 |
| 4000 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 1230 | 3.2 | 68 | 15 | 20-610, 22-530, 25-360 | 80-600, 90-500, 100-300 | 75 | 68 | 61.5 | 2/0 | 10 | 170 | 250 |
Specifications in Pound-Yard Notation
| Line-up | Handle | Year | Salt or Fresh | Weight（oz) | Gear Ratio | Retrieve（in/crank） | Max Drag（lb） | Fluoro line cap. (lb-yd) | Braided line cap. (lb-yd) | Handle Arm（in） | Spool diameter (in) | Spool width (in) | Bearing (Ball/Roller) | Retrieve power (lb) | Max retrieve speed (yd/min) | Electric cable (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Right | 2019 | Saltwater OK | 16.8 | 5.5 | 23.2 | 11.1 | 12-220, 16-165 | 40-330, 55-220, 60-165 | 2.56 | 1.34 | 0.98 | 5/1 | 6.7 | 170 | 98 |
| 800 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 22 | 5.1 | 27.6 | 22.2 | 16-330, 20-255, 22-200 | 55-330, 60-275 | 2.36 | 1.73 | 1.13 | 8/1 | 13.3 | 210 | 98 |
| 1000 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 22 | 5.1 | 27.6 | 22.2 | 20-300, 22-220 | 55-440, 60-330, 80-220 | 2.17 | 1.73 | 1.31 | 8/1 | 13.3 | 210 | 98 |
| 3000 | Right | 2016 | Saltwater OK | 24.5 | 3.9 | 27.6 | 33.3 | 20-460, 22-385, 25-330 | 60-440, 80-385, 90-330 | 2.95 | 2.24 | 1.81 | 7/0 | 13.3 | 210 | 98 |
| 3000XP | Right | 2018 | Saltwater OK | 24.6 | 3.9 | 27.6 | 33.3 | 20-460, 22-385, 25-330 | 60-440, 80-385, 90-330 | 2.95 | 2.24 | 1.81 | 7/0 | 16.7 | 165 | 98 |
| 4000 | Right | 2017 | Saltwater OK | 43.9 | 3.2 | 26.8 | 33.3 | 20-670, 22-585, 25-400 | 80-660, 90-550, 100-330 | 2.95 | 2.68 | 2.42 | 2/0 | 22.2 | 190 | 98 |