Exist LT3000S at a glance
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) · Exist range 135–220 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 · 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.8 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 6 lb 150 m (164 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 48 mm dia. |
| Same body as | LT3000-H, PC LT3000, PC LT3000-XH (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥105,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
All Exist 3000 sizes compared (LT3000S / LT3000-H / PC LT3000 / PC LT3000-XH) →
What are the Exist LT3000S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Exist LT3000S at 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz), 5.2:1 gear ratio, 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) max drag. 5 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.8-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 6-150 |
| 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 | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 48 mm dia. |
| Product code (品番) | 00061099 |
| JAN code | 4550133109454 |
| Model year | 22 (2022) |
| List price in Japan | ¥105,000 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: 6.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 30.3 in; max drag: 22.0 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 LT3000S?
¥105,000 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 LT3000S (product code 00061099), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 21 Exist sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥102,000–¥110,000. The LT3000-H 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
How much does the Exist LT3000S weigh?
180 g (≈ 6.3 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. The LT3000-H lists the same weight.
What is the Exist LT3000S gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.2:1, with 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 3000 sizes in the same series: LT3000-H 5.7:1 (85 cm), PC LT3000 5.2:1 (77 cm), PC LT3000-XH 6.2:1 (93 cm).
How much drag does the Exist LT3000S have?
Max drag 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Exist LT3000S 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 0.8-200 means size 0.8 gō and 200 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.8-200 | 0.8 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 6-150 | 6 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 LT3000S have?
12/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exist LT3000S have?
Handle length 55 mm. Spool: 48 mm dia..
How does the LT3000S differ from other 22 Exist sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 3000):
- LT3000S vs LT3000-H: gear ratio 5.2:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 77 cm vs 85 cm; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.8-200 vs 1-200. Same weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- LT3000S vs PC LT3000: weight 180 g vs 190 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.8-200 vs 1-200; handle length 55 mm vs 60 mm. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, spool, bearings.
- LT3000S vs PC LT3000-XH: gear ratio 5.2:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 77 cm vs 93 cm; weight 180 g vs 190 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.8-200 vs 1-200; handle length 55 mm vs 60 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
All Exist 3000 sizes side by side →
Daiwa Japan lists 21 Exist sizes, weighing 135–220 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the LT3000S is 180 g at 5.2:1, the same weight as the LT3000-H. 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 LT3000S?
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 LT3000S?
We found no US model with the size code LT3000S in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other 3000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Vanford C3000HG | 180 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano Vanford C3000XG | 180 g | 6.4:1 | 9 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C3000SDH | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 9 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C3000SDHHG | 175 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 3000MHG | 185 g | 5.7:1 | 9 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity LT3000-H | 175 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥66,500 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity PC LT3000 | 185 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity PC LT3000-XH | 185 g | 6.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias LT3000-H | 175 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥50,100 |
| Shimano Exsence C3000MHG | 185 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥83,000 |
Compare
- Daiwa Exist 3000: all 4 sizes compared
- Other Exist sizes: LT2000S-P, LT2000S-H, LT2500S, LT2500S-H, LT2500S-XH, LT2500S-DH, PC LT2500, PC LT2500-H, 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)