At a glance
- Type: spinning reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 21.
- Gear ratio range: 4.6–6.2:1. Weight range: 135–220 g. Max drag range: 3–10 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥102,000–¥110,000 before consumption tax (Daiwa Japan, checked 2026-10-11). US list price of the paired US SKUs: $999.99. Price by size
- US market: same-code US SKU for 1 of 21 sizes (US range: Exist); closest US size only for 4; no US SKU in our data for 16.
Quick picks from the table: lightest SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P and SF2000SS-H (135 g); highest gear LT2500S-XH, PC LT3000-XH, LT4000-XH and LT5000-CXH (6.2:1); most drag PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH, LT4000, LT4000-XH, LT5000-C and LT5000-CXH (10 kg); cheapest LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P and SF2000SS-H (¥102,000).
Which Exist sizes share the same body?
Sizes that print the same spool dimensions and max drag in Daiwa Japan's table are grouped together. Within a group, the size code mostly changes the gear ratio (and sometimes handle or weight). This is our grouping from the official figures, not a Daiwa frame definition, and it says nothing about whether parts swap.
| Sizes | Spool | Max drag | Weight | Gear ratios | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H | 42 mm dia. | 5 kg | 155 g | 4.9–5.8:1 | EXIGLT2000D-P (closest) |
| LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH | 45 mm dia. | 5 kg | 160–170 g | 5.1–6.2:1 | EXIGLT2500-XH (closest) |
| PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H | 45 mm dia. | 10 kg | 175 g | 5.2–5.7:1 | – |
| LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH | 48 mm dia. | 10 kg | 180–190 g | 5.2–6.2:1 | EXIGLT3000-H |
| LT4000, LT4000-XH | 51 mm dia. | 10 kg | 205 g | 5.2–6.2:1 | EXIGLT4000D (closest) |
| LT5000-C, LT5000-CXH | 54 mm dia. | 10 kg | 220 g | 5.2–6.2:1 | EXIGLT5000D-C (closest) |
| SF1000S-P | 40 mm dia. | 3 kg | 135 g | 4.6:1 | – |
| SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H | 42 mm dia. | 3 kg | 135 g | 4.6–5.7:1 | – |
| SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H | 45 mm dia. | 3 kg | 140 g | 5–5.7:1 | – |
Which Exist sizes are there?
Daiwa Japan's table groups into these size numbers. Pages for a number compare every size that carries it (for example Exist 2000: LT2000S-P vs LT2000S-H vs SF2000SS-P vs SF2000SS-H).
- Exist 2000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H
- Exist 2500: LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Exist 3000: LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- Exist 4000: LT4000, LT4000-XH
- Exist 5000: LT5000-C, LT5000-CXH
- Exist 1000: SF1000S-P (only size with this number)
All 22 Exist sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Spool | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT2000S-P | 4.9:1 | 155 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | 42 mm dia. | 64 cm | ¥102,000 | EXIGLT2000D-P (closest) | $999.99 |
| LT2000S-H | 5.8:1 | 155 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | 42 mm dia. | 76 cm | ¥102,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT2500S | 5.1:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | 45 mm dia. | 72 cm | ¥103,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT2500S-H | 5.8:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | 45 mm dia. | 82 cm | ¥103,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT2500S-XH | 6.2:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | 45 mm dia. | 87 cm | ¥103,000 | EXIGLT2500-XH (closest) | $999.99 |
| LT2500S-DH | 5.1:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | 45 mm dia. | 72 cm | ¥106,000 | JDM only | – |
| PC LT2500 | 5.2:1 | 175 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | 45 mm dia. | 73 cm | ¥104,000 | JDM only | – |
| PC LT2500-H | 5.7:1 | 175 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | 45 mm dia. | 80 cm | ¥104,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT3000S | 5.2:1 | 180 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | 48 mm dia. | 77 cm | ¥105,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT3000-H | 5.7:1 | 180 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | 48 mm dia. | 85 cm | ¥105,000 | EXIGLT3000-H | $999.99 |
| PC LT3000 | 5.2:1 | 190 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | 48 mm dia. | 77 cm | ¥106,000 | JDM only | – |
| PC LT3000-XH | 6.2:1 | 190 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | 48 mm dia. | 93 cm | ¥106,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT4000 | 5.2:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1.5-200 | 51 mm dia. | 82 cm | ¥107,000 | EXIGLT4000D (closest) | $999.99 |
| LT4000-XH | 6.2:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1.5-200 | 51 mm dia. | 99 cm | ¥107,000 | JDM only | – |
| LT5000-C | 5.2:1 | 220 g | 10 kg | 2-300 | 54 mm dia. | 87 cm | ¥110,000 | EXIGLT5000D-C (closest) | $999.99 |
| LT5000-CXH | 6.2:1 | 220 g | 10 kg | 2-300 | 54 mm dia. | 105 cm | ¥110,000 | JDM only | – |
| SF1000S-P | 4.6:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | 40 mm dia. | 57 cm | ¥102,000 | JDM only | – |
| SF2000SS-P | 4.6:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | 42 mm dia. | 60 cm | ¥102,000 | JDM only | – |
| SF2000SS-H | 5.7:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | 42 mm dia. | 74 cm | ¥102,000 | JDM only | – |
| SF2500SS | 5:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.4-200 | 45 mm dia. | 70 cm | ¥103,000 | JDM only | – |
| SF2500SS-H | 5.7:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.4-200 | 45 mm dia. | 80 cm | ¥103,000 | JDM only | – |
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
How much is the JDM Exist, and which size is cheapest?
Daiwa Japan lists the Exist at ¥102,000–¥110,000 before consumption tax. The cheapest sizes are the LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P and SF2000SS-H at ¥102,000; the most expensive are the LT5000-C and LT5000-CXH at ¥110,000. The paired US SKUs list at $999.99; we do not convert currencies.
- ¥102,000: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H
- ¥103,000: LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- ¥104,000: PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H
- ¥105,000: LT3000S, LT3000-H
- ¥106,000: LT2500S-DH, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH
- ¥107,000: LT4000, LT4000-XH
- ¥110,000: LT5000-C, LT5000-CXH
Size suffixes and gear ratio in this table
A summary of the official table, grouped by the letters at the end of the size code. It shows which gear ratios Daiwa lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Daiwa definition.
| Suffix | Sizes | Gear ratio | Retrieve per crank |
|---|---|---|---|
| -P | LT2000S-P, SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P | 4.6–4.9:1 | 57–64 cm |
| (no gear suffix) | LT2500S, PC LT2500, LT3000S, PC LT3000, LT4000, LT5000-C, SF2500SS | 5–5.2:1 | 70–87 cm |
| -DH | LT2500S-DH | 5.1:1 | 72 cm |
| -H | LT2000S-H, LT2500S-H, PC LT2500-H, LT3000-H, SF2000SS-H, SF2500SS-H | 5.7–5.8:1 | 74–85 cm |
| -XH | LT2500S-XH, PC LT3000-XH, LT4000-XH | 6.2:1 | 87–99 cm |
| -CXH | LT5000-CXH | 6.2:1 | 105 cm |
JDM vs USDM: 22 Exist
- LT2000S-P (JDM) vs EXIGLT2000D-P (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT2500S-XH (JDM) vs EXIGLT2500-XH (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT3000-H (JDM) vs EXIGLT3000-H (USDM): same size code.
- LT4000 (JDM) vs EXIGLT4000D (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT5000-C (JDM) vs EXIGLT5000D-C (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
Related pages
- Vanquish 2500S vs Exist LT2500S vs Twin Power 2500S
- Daiwa LT2500S-XH Compared: Exist, Airity, Certate
- Daiwa LT2000S-P Compared: Exist, Airity, Certate
- Official spool compatibility (SLP Works)
- All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Daiwa series: 23 Airity, 24 Certate, 21 Zillion SV TW, 26 Zillion TW 150, 24 Steez SV TW, 25 Tatula SV TW, 25 Tatula TW 200, 25 Saltiga, 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000, 24 Luvias, 25 Caldia, 26 Freams, 24 Revros, 26 Certate SW 8000–20000, 24 Certate SW 4000–6000, 23 Airity ST, 26 Certate HD, Alphas SV TW, Steez A II TW, Steez CT SV TW, 22 Zillion TW HD, 24 Tatula TW 100, 26 Ryoga, 25 Alphas BF TW
Sources
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (イグジスト) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Black Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
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- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)