Compare Japanese
Fishing Reels

Official specifications. Real differences. Clearer choices.

Compare Japan-market (JDM) spinning reels side by side, using the numbers Shimano and Daiwa publish in their Japanese spec tables, plus the parts compatibility they list themselves.

  • Specs from official
    Japanese sources
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    differences explained
  • Built for anglers
    outside Japan

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2500S-class JDM spinning reels, side by side.

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Model
Shimano23 Vanquish 2500Sヴァンキッシュ 2500S
Daiwa22 Exist LT2500Sイグジスト LT2500S
ShimanoTwin Power 2500Sツインパワー 2500S
Gear ratio5.1:15.1:15.1:1
Weight165 g160 g210 g
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-2000.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120
Max drag4 kg5 kg4 kg
Bearings (ball/roller)11/112/19/1
Key featuresMagnumlite Rotor, Infinity Loop, Infinity CrossAirdrive Design, Monocoque body (magnesium), ZAION rotorInfinity Cross, Infinity Drive, Infinity Loop
Official pageShimano JapanDaiwa JapanShimano Japan

From Shimano Japan and Daiwa Japan spec tables, checked October 5, 2026. PE capacity is in Japanese gō (号) and metres.

JDM vs USDM

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Official Compatibility

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How We Check Specs

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Other 2500-class sizes from the same official tables. No prices, ratings or stock: check those with the retailer.

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