Twin Power C5000XG at a glance
| Weight | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) · heaviest of 14 Twin Power sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1.5 gō 400 m (437 yd), 2 gō 300 m (328 yd), 3 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 190 m (208 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 125 m (137 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 4000M, 4000PG, 4000MHG, 4000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥56,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: TPC5000XGFE Details |
What are the Twin Power C5000XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Twin Power C5000XG at 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) max drag. 4 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 6 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 9/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) |
| Handle length | 57 mm |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 046888 |
| JAN code | 4969363046888 |
| Model year | "24-26 TWIN POWER" in Shimano's Yumeya fitting list (no year on the product page) |
| List price in Japan | ¥56,000 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | Infinity Cross, Infinity Drive, Infinity Loop, Duracross, Anti-Twist Fin |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 9.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 39.8 in; max drag: 24.3 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Twin Power C5000XG?
¥56,000 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the C5000XG (product code 046888), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 14 Twin Power sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥53,500–¥56,000; the C5000XG is at the high end. The 4000PG has the same list price. In the US, TPC5000XGFE (same size code) is $514.99 (Shimano North America's MSRP on fish.shimano.com).
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 Twin Power C5000XG weigh?
265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 14 Twin Power sizes the range is 175–265 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG. The 4000PG lists the same weight.
What is the Twin Power C5000XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Twin Power C5000XG have?
Max drag 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Twin Power C5000XG 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 1.5-400 means size 1.5 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 1.5 gō–437 yd, 2 gō–328 yd, 3 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 | 4 gō–208 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–137 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
Converted from Shimano 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 Twin Power C5000XG have?
9/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Twin Power C5000XG have?
Handle length 57 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle type H-11 and Yumeya handle knob type A. Spool: 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the C5000XG differ from other Twin Power sizes?
The C5000XG is the only Twin Power size with 5000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 14 Twin Power sizes, weighing 175–265 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.4:1; the C5000XG is 265 g at 6.2:1, the same weight as the 4000PG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Twin Power size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 175 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 180 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥53,500 | JDM only |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 210 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥54,000 | TP2500FE (closest) |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 210 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000 | 5.1:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000MHG | 5.8:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥54,000 | JDM only |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 215 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥54,000 | TPC3000XGFE |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 235 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000M | 5.3:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000PG | 4.4:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥56,000 | JDM only |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥55,000 | JDM only |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 260 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥55,000 | TP4000XGFE |
| C5000XG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 265 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥56,000 | TPC5000XGFE |
Which spools fit the Twin Power C5000XG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-28 for the C5000XG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
Spools the maker lists for this reel
- Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool 4000 PE1520 (product code 046406). Type S-28 on both the reel's spec table and the Yumeya spool's spec table (max drag 11 kg, 52/19 mm, PE 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150; PE line only).
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-28.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-28 | Listed in Shimano Japan's own spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
| Yumeya drag knob type | Not confirmed | Not yet checked against the drag knob column of Shimano Japan's Yumeya fitting list for this size. |
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 Twin Power C5000XG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists TPC5000XGFE with the same size code (C5000XG). gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank match after our unit conversion.
Same size code (C5000XG) as the JDM Twin Power C5000XG. Gear ratio (6.2), weight (265 g ≈ 9.3 oz), max drag (11 kg ≈ 24 lb), retrieve (101 cm ≈ 40 in) and bearings (9/1) line up after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM C5000XG | US TPC5000XGFE | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) | 9.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | 24 lb | Matches after our conversion |
| Retrieve per crank | 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) | 40 in | Matches after our conversion |
US values are Shimano North America 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 Twin Power C5000XG cheaper than the US TPC5000XGFE?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥56,000 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $514.99 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 ¥108.7.
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: Twin Power C5000XG JDM vs USDM → Every Twin Power size: Japan vs TWINPOWER FE →
Twin Power C5000XG vs Stella, Miravel, Ultegra, Twin Power XD, Stradic, Nasci, Sahara, Vanford, Vanquish and Sedona C5000XG
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 C5000XG is the Sahara at ¥10,900 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥98,300.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 22 Stella C5000XG | 260 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥98,300 |
| Shimano Miravel C5000XG | 270 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥19,800 |
| Shimano Ultegra C5000XG | 275 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥23,500 |
| Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥62,800 |
| Shimano Stradic C5000XG | 290 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥31,000 |
| Shimano Nasci C5000XG | 300 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano Sahara C5000XG | 305 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥10,900 |
| Shimano Vanford C5000XG | 225 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥37,400 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C5000XG | 220 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano Sedona C5000XG | 310 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | – |
Compare
- Shimano C5000XG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
- Other C5000XG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C5000XG, Shimano 22 Stella C5000XG, Shimano Stradic C5000XG, Shimano Miravel C5000XG, Shimano Nasci C5000XG, Shimano Sahara C5000XG, Shimano Sedona C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG, Shimano Ultegra C5000XG, Shimano Vanford C5000XG
- Other Twin Power sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG, 3000MHG, 4000M, 4000PG, 4000MHG, 4000XG
- Shimano Twin Power JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ツインパワー) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya fitting list for spinning reels (夢屋 機種別取付一覧 PDF) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool spec table (夢屋ライトウェイトカスタムスプール) (checked 2026-10-05)