Exist LT5000-C at a glance
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) · Exist range 135–220 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 · 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 300 m (328 yd) / Nylon 20 lb 150 m (164 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. |
| Same body as | LT5000-CXH (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥110,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Closest US: EXIGLT5000D-C (not the same code) Details |
What are the Exist LT5000-C specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Exist LT5000-C at 220 g (≈ 7.8 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 | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-300 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 20-150 |
| 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 | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) |
| Handle length | 60 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. |
| Product code (品番) | 00061105 |
| JAN code | 4550133109515 |
| Model year | 22 (2022) |
| List price in Japan | ¥110,000 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: 7.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 34.3 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 LT5000-C?
¥110,000 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 LT5000-C (product code 00061105), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 21 Exist sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥102,000–¥110,000; the LT5000-C is at the high end. The LT5000-CXH has the same list price. In the US, the closest US model, EXIGLT5000D-C is $999.99 (Daiwa USA's MSRP on daiwa.us).
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 LT5000-C weigh?
220 g (≈ 7.8 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 LT5000-CXH lists the same weight.
What is the Exist LT5000-C gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.2:1, with 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 5000 sizes in the same series: LT5000-CXH 6.2:1 (105 cm).
How much drag does the Exist LT5000-C have?
Max drag 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Exist LT5000-C 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 2-300 means size 2 gō and 300 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-300 | 2 gō–328 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 20-150 | 20 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 LT5000-C have?
12/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exist LT5000-C have?
Handle length 60 mm. Spool: 54 mm dia..
How does the LT5000-C differ from other 22 Exist sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 5000):
- LT5000-C vs LT5000-CXH: gear ratio 5.2:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 87 cm vs 105 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Daiwa Japan lists 21 Exist sizes, weighing 135–220 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the LT5000-C is 220 g at 5.2:1, the same weight as the LT5000-CXH. 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 LT5000-C?
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 LT5000-C?
Not with the same size code. The closest US listing is EXIGLT5000D-C, which we do not treat as the same reel. The official tables differ in weight (220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Japan, 7.5 oz in the US).
Closest US size: gear ratio (5.2), max drag (22 lb ≈ 10 kg) and retrieve (34.5 in vs 87 cm ≈ 34.3 in) line up with the JDM LT5000-C, but the US code adds "D" and weight is 7.5 oz against 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Japan.
| Item | JDM LT5000-C | US EXIGLT5000D-C | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 7.5 oz | Differs |
| Max drag | 10 kg (≈ 22.0 lb) | 22 lb | Matches after our conversion |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm (≈ 34.3 in) | 34.5 in | Matches after our conversion |
US values are Daiwa USA official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Is the JDM Exist LT5000-C cheaper than the US EXIGLT5000D-C?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥110,000 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $999.99 in the US (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. EXIGLT5000D-C is not the same size code as the Japanese LT5000-C, so this is not a like-for-like price.
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.
Side-by-side: Exist LT5000-C JDM vs USDM →
Exist LT5000-C vs Caldia LT5000-C
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 5000, 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 LT5000-C is the Caldia at ¥33,800 and the most expensive the Exist at ¥110,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT5000-C | 240 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥33,800 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C5000XG | 220 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias LT5000D-CXH | 225 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥54,500 |
| Shimano Vanford C5000XG | 225 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥37,400 |
| Daiwa 23 Airity LT5000D-CXH | 205 g | 6.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥69,500 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT5000-CXH | 240 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥33,800 |
| Daiwa 26 Freams LT5000D-CXH | 240 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥24,100 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT5000D-CXH | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥60,600 |
| Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥62,800 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C5000XG | 260 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥98,300 |
Compare
- Other LT5000-C reels in our data: Daiwa 25 Caldia LT5000-C
- Other Exist sizes: 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
- 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)