Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: LT5000-C Daiwa Japan table | USDM: EXIGLT5000D-C Daiwa US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 7.5 oz |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | 22 lb |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) | 34.5 in |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 2-300 (gō-m) | 30/230, 40/160 (J-Braid lb/yd) |
| Mono capacity | 20-150 (lb-m) | 14/280, 20/180 (lb/yd) |
| Bearings | 12/1 | 10CRBB, 2MSBB, 1RB |
| List price | ¥110,000 excl. tax | $999.99 MSRP |
| Code | Product code 00061105 JAN 4550133109515 | SKU EXIGLT5000D-C |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Exist LT5000-C cheaper than the US EXIGLT5000D-C?
It depends on the exchange rate. The official list prices are ¥110,000 for the Japanese LT5000-C (before consumption tax) and $999.99 for the US EXIGLT5000D-C (US MSRP). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥110. These are not the same size code, so the prices are not for the same reel.
- Japan: Daiwa Japan's "メーカー希望本体価格" (maker's suggested base price; the table notes it is 税抜, before consumption tax), Daiwa Japan page, checked 2026-10-11.
- US: Daiwa USA's MSRP on daiwa.us, Daiwa US page, checked 2026-10-11.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included. 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
Other Exist sizes: Japan vs US list prices
| Japan size | Japan (excl. tax) | US SKU | US | Japan lower above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT2000S-P | ¥102,000 | EXIGLT2000D-P (closest) | $999.99 | ¥102 per $1 |
| LT2500S-XH | ¥103,000 | EXIGLT2500-XH (closest) | $999.99 | ¥103 per $1 |
| LT3000-H | ¥105,000 | EXIGLT3000-H | $999.99 | ¥105 per $1 |
| LT4000 | ¥107,000 | EXIGLT4000D (closest) | $999.99 | ¥107 per $1 |
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM LT5000-C | USDM EXIGLT5000D-C | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 7.5 oz | Differs |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | 22 lb | Matches after unit conversion |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) | 34.5 in | Matches after unit conversion |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 00061105 / 4550133109515. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Spool: 54 mm dia..
- SLP Works spools: Daiwa's custom-parts brand lists the 22 Exist as compatible. See the SLP Works spool list.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Daiwa that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Daiwa 22 Exist LT5000-C
- Daiwa Exist JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Daiwa reels
- Same size code in other series: Daiwa Caldia LT5000-C
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Daiwa Japan official page · Daiwa US official page
Other Exist sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Exist LT2000S-P vs EXIGLT2000D-P (closest size only)
- Exist LT2500S-XH vs EXIGLT2500-XH (closest size only)
- Exist LT3000-H vs EXIGLT3000-H
- Exist LT4000 vs EXIGLT4000D (closest size only)
Other Exist sizes in our data
LT2000S-P · LT2000S-H · LT2500S · LT2500S-H · LT2500S-XH · LT2500S-DH · PC LT2500 · PC LT2500-H · LT3000S · LT3000-H · PC LT3000 · PC LT3000-XH · LT4000 · LT4000-XH · LT5000-CXH · SF1000S-P · SF2000SS-P · SF2000SS-H · SF2500SS · SF2500SS-H
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 USA: EXIST spec table (checked 2026-10-05)