Shimano Bantam USDM vs JDM

[NYBASSIN]

I’m looking to get a new Bantam soon and was curious if the are any major differences between the USDM and JDM versions.

[cndbasshunter]

jdm has the PG ratio

[mrpao]

I have a US version in the HG and JDM version in the PG.
Could just be my particular reels but the HG has more play in the handle than the PG.
On another note the HG feels smoother on the retreive than the PG.

[mark poulson]

What is the difference between an HG and a PM reel? Is it a gear ratio thing?

[cndbasshunter]

yes
xg=8x
hg=7X
regular=6x
pg=5x

[mark poulson]

yes
xg=8x
hg=7X
regular=6x
pg=5x

Thanks.