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Daiwa Airity ST 2500 (JDM): SF2500SS-H-QD vs LT2500S-XH-QD – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Daiwa Japan's 23 Airity ST spec table lists 2 sizes with 2500 in the code: SF2500SS-H-QD and LT2500S-XH-QD. By spool size and drag they form 2 groups: SF2500SS-H-QD (45 mm dia. spool, 3 kg max drag, 135 g); LT2500S-XH-QD (45 mm dia. spool, 5 kg max drag, 150 g). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: SF2500SS-H-QD 5.7:1, LT2500S-XH-QD 6.2:1.

Daiwa Japan spec table (23 Airity ST, 2023 model), checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Daiwa Airity ST 2500 sizes side by side

The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.

ItemSF2500SS-H-QDLT2500S-XH-QDSame in all?
Gear ratio5.7:16.2:1Differs
Weight135 g150 gDiffers
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)0.4-2000.6-200Differs
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)3-1504-150Differs
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)Not confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag3 kg5 kgDiffers
Bearings (ball/roller)10/111/1Differs
Retrieve per crank80 cm87 cmDiffers
Handle length45 mm50 mmDiffers
Spool45 mm dia.45 mm dia.Same
Product code (品番)0006124400061246Differs
JAN code45501333913854550133391408Differs
Release year in Daiwa parts search20242024Same
List price in Japan¥67,500 excl. tax¥67,500 excl. taxSame
US SKU in our dataNot confirmedNot confirmed

What is the difference between the Airity ST SF2500SS-H-QD and LT2500S-XH-QD?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 80 cm vs 87 cm; weight 135 g vs 150 g; max drag 3 kg vs 5 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.4-200 vs 0.6-200; handle length 45 mm vs 50 mm; bearings 10/1 vs 11/1. Same: spool.

These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.

Which Daiwa Airity ST 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: SF2500SS-H-QD at 135 g (heaviest: LT2500S-XH-QD, 150 g).
  • Highest max drag: LT2500S-XH-QD at 5 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: LT2500S-XH-QD at 6.2:1.

How much line do the Daiwa Airity ST 2500 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: SF2500SS-H-QD 0.4-200; LT2500S-XH-QD 0.6-200 (gō-m).

LineSF2500SS-H-QDLT2500S-XH-QD
PE 0.4 gō200 m (219 yd)Not printed
PE 0.6 gōNot printed200 m (219 yd)

Metres as printed in Daiwa Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.

How much is the JDM Daiwa Airity ST 2500?

Daiwa Japan lists the Airity ST 2500 sizes at ¥67,500 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): SF2500SS-H-QD ¥67,500, LT2500S-XH-QD ¥67,500. Every size has the same list price.

Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices

Is there a US Airity ST 2500?

No US model is paired with these sizes in our data. We have not checked a full US Airity ST lineup.

JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Daiwa Airity ST 2500 sizes?

Daiwa's custom-parts brand SLP Works lists the 23 Airity ST as compatible with its EX LT spools at series level; it does not publish a size-by-size table. See the SLP Works spool list and warnings.

2500 size in other series

Other 23 Airity ST sizes

Airity ST 2000 · All 6 23 Airity ST sizes · All JDM Daiwa reels

Official Daiwa Japan page ↗

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