Daiwa Joinus (2016)
16ジョイナス · Japan domestic model · 8 sizes
About this item
- Japan-market Daiwa spinning reel, 2016 generation of the Joinus line — sold in Japan as 16ジョイナス.
- 8 sizes from 1500 to 5000, 230–630 g (8.1–22.2 oz); gear ratios 4.6 to 5.3.
- Daiwa lists these technologies for this generation: ABS II spool; TWIST BUSTER II; DIGIGEAR II.
- In plain words: ABS II spool — Daiwa's anti-backlash spool shape. TWIST BUSTER II — line roller shape that reduces line twist. DIGIGEAR II — Daiwa's precision-cut drive gear.
- Specs are Daiwa's published figures; conversions to imperial are ours.
How to read the model code
Daiwa writes a code as series – spool – body – handle. Example: 1500
Codes in this generation: 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000. All Daiwa codes
All sizes
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Specifications
| Model | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø | MSRP (Japan) | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 5.3 | 68 cm (26.8 in) | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | — | — | 50 mm (1.97 in)I knob | 1 | — | open price | 4960652032889 |
| 2000 | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 5.3 | 72 cm (28.3 in) | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | — | — | 50 mm (1.97 in)I knob | 1 | 42 mm | open price | 4960652032896 |
| 2500 | 260 g (9.2 oz) | 5.3 | 80 cm (31.5 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | — | — | 50 mm (1.97 in)T knob | 1 | 45 mm | open price | 4960652032902 |
| 3000 | 260 g (9.2 oz) | 5.3 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | — | — | 50 mm (1.97 in)T knob | 1 | 48 mm | open price | 4960652032919 |
| 3500 | 370 g (13.1 oz) | 5.3 | 92 cm (36.2 in) | 6 kg (13.2 lb) | — | — | 60 mm (2.36 in)T knob | 1 | — | open price | 4960652032926 |
| 4000 | 375 g (13.2 oz) | 5.3 | 95 cm (37.4 in) | 6 kg (13.2 lb) | — | — | 60 mm (2.36 in)T knob | 1 | 51 mm | open price | 4960652032933 |
| 4500 | 625 g (22.0 oz) | 4.6 | 90 cm (35.4 in) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーノブ knob | 1 | — | open price | 4960652032940 |
| 5000 | 630 g (22.2 oz) | 4.6 | 99 cm (39.0 in) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーノブ knob | 1 | 54 mm | open price | 4960652032957 |
Bearings = ball / roller. Spool diameter from the maker's size chart. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. Source: Daiwa official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-19; conversions are ours.
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