Exist LT2500S-DH at a glance
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) · Exist range 135–220 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 4 lb 150 m (164 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 45 mm dia. |
| Same body as | LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥106,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
What are the Exist LT2500S-DH specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Exist LT2500S-DH at 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz), 5.1:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 5 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 4-150 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 14/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) |
| Handle length | 90 mm |
| Spool | 45 mm dia. |
| Product code (品番) | 00061095 |
| JAN code | 4550133109416 |
| Model year | 22 (2022) |
| List price in Japan | ¥106,000 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | Airdrive Design, Monocoque body (magnesium), ZAION rotor, Magsealed (3 locations), ATD Type-L drag |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 28.3 in; max drag: 11.0 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Exist LT2500S-DH?
¥106,000 before consumption tax. That is 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) for the LT2500S-DH (product code 00061095), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 21 Exist sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥102,000–¥110,000. The PC LT3000 and PC LT3000-XH have 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
How much does the Exist LT2500S-DH weigh?
170 g (≈ 6.0 oz) in Daiwa Japan's table. Across the 21 Exist sizes the range is 135–220 g: the lightest is the SF1000S-P and the heaviest the LT5000-CXH.
What is the Exist LT2500S-DH gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.1:1, with 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: LT2500S 5.1:1 (72 cm), LT2500S-H 5.8:1 (82 cm), LT2500S-XH 6.2:1 (87 cm), PC LT2500 5.2:1 (73 cm), PC LT2500-H 5.7:1 (80 cm), SF2500SS 5:1 (70 cm), SF2500SS-H 5.7:1 (80 cm).
How much drag does the Exist LT2500S-DH have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Exist LT2500S-DH hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 0.6-200 means size 0.6 gō and 200 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-200 | 0.6 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 4-150 | 4 lb–164 yd | — |
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Exist LT2500S-DH have?
14/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exist LT2500S-DH have?
Handle length 90 mm. Spool: 45 mm dia..
How does the LT2500S-DH differ from other 22 Exist sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- LT2500S-DH vs LT2500S: weight 170 g vs 160 g; handle length 90 mm vs 50 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool.
- LT2500S-DH vs LT2500S-H: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 82 cm; weight 170 g vs 160 g; handle length 90 mm vs 50 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool.
- LT2500S-DH vs LT2500S-XH: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 87 cm; weight 170 g vs 160 g; handle length 90 mm vs 50 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool.
- LT2500S-DH vs PC LT2500: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.2:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 73 cm; weight 170 g vs 175 g; max drag 5 kg vs 10 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200 vs 0.8-200; handle length 90 mm vs 50 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same spool.
- LT2500S-DH vs PC LT2500-H: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 80 cm; weight 170 g vs 175 g; max drag 5 kg vs 10 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200 vs 0.8-200; handle length 90 mm vs 55 mm; bearings 14/1 vs 12/1. Same spool.
All Exist 2500 sizes side by side →
Daiwa Japan lists 21 Exist sizes, weighing 135–220 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the LT2500S-DH is 170 g at 5.1:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full 22 Exist size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT2000S-P | 4.9:1 | 155 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥102,000 | EXIGLT2000D-P (closest) |
| LT2000S-H | 5.8:1 | 155 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥102,000 | JDM only |
| LT2500S | 5.1:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥103,000 | JDM only |
| LT2500S-H | 5.8:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥103,000 | JDM only |
| LT2500S-XH | 6.2:1 | 160 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥103,000 | EXIGLT2500-XH (closest) |
| LT2500S-DH (this page) | 5.1:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥106,000 | JDM only |
| PC LT2500 | 5.2:1 | 175 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | ¥104,000 | JDM only |
| PC LT2500-H | 5.7:1 | 175 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | ¥104,000 | JDM only |
| LT3000S | 5.2:1 | 180 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | ¥105,000 | JDM only |
| LT3000-H | 5.7:1 | 180 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥105,000 | EXIGLT3000-H |
| PC LT3000 | 5.2:1 | 190 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥106,000 | JDM only |
| PC LT3000-XH | 6.2:1 | 190 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥106,000 | JDM only |
| LT4000 | 5.2:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1.5-200 | ¥107,000 | EXIGLT4000D (closest) |
| LT4000-XH | 6.2:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1.5-200 | ¥107,000 | JDM only |
| LT5000-C | 5.2:1 | 220 g | 10 kg | 2-300 | ¥110,000 | EXIGLT5000D-C (closest) |
| LT5000-CXH | 6.2:1 | 220 g | 10 kg | 2-300 | ¥110,000 | JDM only |
| SF1000S-P | 4.6:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | ¥102,000 | JDM only |
| SF2000SS-P | 4.6:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | ¥102,000 | JDM only |
| SF2000SS-H | 5.7:1 | 135 g | 3 kg | 0.3-200 | ¥102,000 | JDM only |
| SF2500SS | 5:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥103,000 | JDM only |
| SF2500SS-H | 5.7:1 | 140 g | 3 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥103,000 | JDM only |
Which spools fit the Exist LT2500S-DH?
Daiwa's custom-parts brand lists the spools below for this reel.
Spools the maker lists for this reel
- 22 Exist listed as a compatible model ("each size"). SLP Works (Daiwa's custom-parts brand) lists 26 Certate HD, 22/18 Exist, 24/19 Certate, 23 Airity and 21 Luvias Airity as compatible, "each size". Spool sizes and JAN codes: see our Daiwa spool page.
- 22 Exist listed as a compatible model. SLP Works lists 26 Certate HD, 24 Certate Custom Body, 22/18 Exist, 24/19 Certate, 23 Airity (ST models supported) and 21 Luvias Airity.
See SLP Works spool sizes, JAN codes and warnings.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Exist LT2500S-DH?
We found no US model with the size code LT2500S-DH in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Exist LT2500S-DH vs Airity, Luvias and Revros LT2500S-DH
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2500, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest LT2500S-DH is the Revros at ¥11,600 and the most expensive the Exist at ¥106,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 23 Airity LT2500S-DH | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias LT2500S-DH | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥49,700 |
| Daiwa 24 Revros LT2500S-DH | 225 g | 5.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥11,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias PC LT2500 | 170 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥48,900 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias PC LT2500-H | 170 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥48,900 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia FC LT2500S | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥29,300 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia FC LT2500S-H | 170 g | 5.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥29,300 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500S | 165 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500SHG | 165 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥66,400 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
Compare
- Daiwa Exist 2500: all 8 sizes compared
- Other LT2500S-DH reels in our data: Daiwa 23 Airity LT2500S-DH, Daiwa 24 Luvias LT2500S-DH, Daiwa 24 Revros LT2500S-DH
- Other Exist sizes: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, LT3000S, LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH, LT4000, LT4000-XH, LT5000-C, LT5000-CXH, SF1000S-P, SF2000SS-P, SF2000SS-H, SF2500SS, SF2500SS-H
- Daiwa 22 Exist JDM: all sizes · All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes
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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)