Daiwa Windcast (2017)
17WINDCAST · Japan domestic model · 6 sizes
About this item
- Japan-market Daiwa spinning reel, 2017 generation of the Windcast line — sold in Japan as 17WINDCAST.
- 6 sizes from 4000 to 6000QD, 610–630 g (21.5–22.2 oz); gear ratio 4.1.
- Daiwa lists these technologies for this generation: MAGSEALED; AIRROTOR; QUICK DRAG; DIGIGEAR II; cross wrap; AIRBAIL; TWIST BUSTER II.
- In plain words: MAGSEALED — magnetic-oil seal that keeps water and dust out of the body. AIRROTOR — lighter, arch-shaped rotor. QUICK DRAG — drag knob that goes from free-spool to full drag in about one turn (surf-casting reels).
- 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: 4000
Codes in this generation: 4000, 5000, 6000. All Daiwa codes
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Specifications
| Model | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø | MSRP (Japan) | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 | 630 g (22.2 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | 51 mm | ¥21,300 | 4960652075992 |
| 4500 | 625 g (22.0 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | — | ¥21,600 | 4960652076005 |
| 5000 | 620 g (21.9 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | 54 mm | ¥22,200 | 4960652076012 |
| 6000 | 610 g (21.5 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | 57 mm | ¥22,500 | 4960652076029 |
| 4000QD | 630 g (22.2 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | — | ¥23,200 | 4960652076036 |
| 6000QD | 610 g (21.5 oz) | 4.1 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 15 kg (33.1 lb) | — | — | 85 mm (3.35 in)パワーTシェイプ knob | 4/1 | — | ¥24,300 | 4960652076043 |
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.
Compare with similar models
Other Daiwa series that share this size range and sit nearest in price. Selected size: 4000
| Model | Weight | Gear | Max drag | Price (JP) |
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Where the other series has no model with the same code, the closest size in that series is shown (its code is given). Makers do not publish a "class" for each series, so this grouping is ours: same maker, overlapping sizes, nearest list price.
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