Twin Power SW 5000XG at a glance
| Weight | 415 g (≈ 14.6 oz) · Twin Power SW range 350–660 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 2 gō 350 m (383 yd), 3 gō 240 m (262 yd), 4 gō 170 m (186 yd) / Nylon 4 gō 200 m (219 yd), 5 gō 150 m (164 yd), 6 gō 130 m (142 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 5000HG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥68,400 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
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What are the Twin Power SW 5000XG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Twin Power SW 5000XG at 415 g (≈ 14.6 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 13 kg (≈ 28.7 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 | 415 g (≈ 14.6 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.40-130 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 8 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) |
| Handle length | 65 mm |
| Spool | 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 042231 |
| JAN code | 4969363042231 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥68,400 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 14.6 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 41.3 in; max drag: 28.7 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 SW 5000XG?
¥68,400 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 5000XG (product code 042231), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 12 Twin Power SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥58,800–¥79,800. The 5000HG, 6000PG, 6000HG and 6000XG 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 Twin Power SW 5000XG weigh?
415 g (≈ 14.6 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 12 Twin Power SW sizes the range is 350–660 g: the lightest is the 4000XG and the heaviest the 14000XG. The 5000HG lists the same weight.
What is the Twin Power SW 5000XG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 5000 sizes in the same series: 5000HG 5.7:1 (97 cm).
How much drag does the Twin Power SW 5000XG have?
Max drag 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 8 kg (≈ 17.6 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Twin Power SW 5000XG 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 2-350 means size 2 gō and 350 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | 2 gō–383 yd, 3 gō–262 yd, 4 gō–186 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 4-200, 5-150, 6-130 | 4 gō–219 yd, 5 gō–164 yd, 6 gō–142 yd | 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm, 6 gō: 0.405 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.33-200, 0.37-150, 0.40-130 | 0.33 mm–219 yd, 0.37 mm–164 yd, 0.40 mm–142 yd | — |
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 SW 5000XG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Twin Power SW 5000XG have?
Handle length 65 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type B. Spool: 54 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 5000XG differ from other Twin Power SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 5000):
- 5000XG vs 5000HG: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 105 cm vs 97 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 12 Twin Power SW sizes, weighing 350–660 g with gear ratios of 4.6–6.2:1; the 5000XG is 415 g at 6.2:1, the same weight as the 5000HG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Twin Power SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 350 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥58,800 | TPSW4000XGC |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 415 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥68,400 | TPSW5000HGC |
| 5000XG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 415 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 3-240, 4-170 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.6:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | TPSW6000HGC |
| 6000XG | 6.2:1 | 420 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥68,400 | Not confirmed |
| 8000PG | 4.9:1 | 615 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 615 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥79,800 | TPSW8000HGC |
| 10000PG | 4.9:1 | 655 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥79,800 | TPSW10000PGC |
| 10000HG | 5.6:1 | 655 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 14000PG | 4.9:1 | 660 g | 25 kg | 6-300, 8-200, 10-165 | ¥79,800 | Not confirmed |
| 14000XG | 6.2:1 | 660 g | 25 kg | 6-300, 8-200, 10-165 | ¥79,800 | TPSW14000XGC |
Which spools fit the Twin Power SW 5000XG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-7 for the 5000XG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-7.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-7 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya drag knob type | D-6 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ドラグノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | B | 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 | D | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
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 SW 5000XG?
No. Shimano North America's TWINPOWER SW C table lists TPSW8000HGC, TPSW6000HGC, TPSW4000XGC, TPSW14000XGC, TPSW5000HGC and TPSW10000PGC, and none has the size code 5000XG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is TPSW5000HGC; the official values differ in gear ratio (6.2:1 in Japan, 5.7:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 5000XG | US TPSW5000HGC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 5.7:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 415 g (≈ 14.6 oz) | 14.6 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 13 kg (≈ 28.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
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.
Every Twin Power SW size: Japan vs TWINPOWER SW C → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Twin Power SW 5000XG vs Stella SW and Stradic SW 5000XG
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 5000XG is the Stradic SW at ¥38,000 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥140,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Stella SW 5000XG | 425 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Stradic SW 5000XG | 440 g | 6.2:1 | 13 kg | ¥38,000 |
| Shimano Stella SW 5000HG | 425 g | 5.7:1 | 13 kg | ¥140,000 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 5000HG | 445 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥18,500 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-P | 365 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-H | 365 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 5000-XH | 365 g | 6.2:1 | 15 kg | ¥113,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-P | 345 g | 4.9:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-H | 345 g | 5.7:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 5000-XH | 345 g | 6.2:1 | 15 kg | ¥70,400 |
Compare
- Other 5000XG reels in our data: Shimano Stella SW 5000XG, Shimano Stradic SW 5000XG
- Other Twin Power SW sizes: 4000XG, 5000HG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000PG, 8000HG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000PG, 14000XG
- Shimano Twin Power SW JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Saltwater spinning sizes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ツインパワー SW) (checked 2026-10-13)