Daiwa Joinus (2016)
16ジョイナス · Japan domestic model · Specs checked 2026-09-19
What do the letters in Daiwa Joinus size codes mean?
In these size codes: the number is the size (from 2000, spool ø42 mm, to 5000, spool ø54 mm).
8 sizes. The lightest is 1500 at 230 g (8.1 oz); the heaviest is 5000 at 630 g (22.2 oz).
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For reference only: Japan list price open price (our data, not from eBay, before tax)
Japan list price checked 2026-09-19
Is there a US version of the Daiwa Joinus?
We could not find the Joinus by name in Daiwa’s 2026-27 US catalog (printed, July 2026), so the sizes and specs on this page are the Japan-market ones. Sellers who ship from Japan are the usual source for this exact model in the US; a US dealer may still carry a related model under a different name.
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Is this the same as the version sold outside Japan?
This page is the Japan-market model from Daiwa, sold in Japan as 16ジョイナス, and every figure here comes from Daiwa's Japanese specifications. A model sold abroad under the same name may come in other sizes or with other specifications, so check the size code and weight on a listing against the table below.
All sizes & specifications
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| Size | MSRP (Japan) | Compare | Weight | Gear | Retrieve / turn | Max drag | PE line | Nylon | Handle | Bearings | Spool ø | JAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| open price | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 5.3 | 68 cm (26.8 in) | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | — | #1.5 (approx. 6 lb) – 130 m (142 yd)#2 (approx. 8 lb) – 100 m (109 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 65 m (71 yd) | 50 mm (1.97 in)I knob | 1 | — | 4960652032889 | ||
| open price | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 5.3 | 72 cm (28.3 in) | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | — | #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 100 m (109 yd)#4 (approx. 16 lb) – 70 m (77 yd) | 50 mm (1.97 in)I knob | 1 | 42 mm | 4960652032896 | ||
| open price | 260 g (9.2 oz) | 5.3 | 80 cm (31.5 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | — | #2 (approx. 8 lb) – 200 m (219 yd)#3 (approx. 12 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)#4 (approx. 16 lb) – 100 m (109 yd) | 50 mm (1.97 in)T knob | 1 | 45 mm | 4960652032902 | ||
| open price | 260 g (9.2 oz) | 5.3 | 82 cm (32.3 in) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | — | #3 (approx. 12 lb) – 200 m (219 yd)#4 (approx. 16 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)#5 (approx. 20 lb) – 120 m (131 yd) | 50 mm (1.97 in)T knob | 1 | 48 mm | 4960652032919 | ||
| open price | 370 g (13.1 oz) | 5.3 | 92 cm (36.2 in) | 6 kg (13.2 lb) | — | #4 (approx. 16 lb) – 200 m (219 yd)#5 (approx. 20 lb) – 150 m (164 yd)#6 – 120 m (131 yd) | 60 mm (2.36 in)T knob | 1 | — | 4960652032926 |
Maker’s figures; conversions are ours.
About these figures
Tap a size to see its current eBay listings at the top of the page. Bearings = ball / roller. Line capacity is the maker's guideline. PE is braided line (polyethylene fibre); its Japanese size number (go, 号) marks thickness, not breaking strength. Source: Daiwa official Japanese site, fetched 2026-09-19; conversions are ours.
In short
Daiwa Joinus (ジョイナス) is a Japan-market spinning reel. 8 sizes. The lightest is 1500 at 230 g (8.1 oz); the heaviest is 5000 at 630 g (22.2 oz). Outside Japan it is bought from sellers who ship from Japan; this page shows current eBay listings for your country where there are any.
About this item
What the maker's numbers say about this model:
- Gear ratios run from 4.6:1 to 5.3:1; the fastest, 1500, takes in 68 cm (27 in) of line per handle turn.
- Max drag ranges from 2 kg to 8 kg (4.4 lb to 17.6 lb).
- 1 ball bearing in every size.
- Daiwa lists these technologies for this generation: ABS II spool; TWIST BUSTER II; DIGIGEAR II.
- Specs are Daiwa's published figures; conversions to imperial are ours.
How the sizes differ
- The 8 sizes weigh 230–630 g, have gear ratios of 4.6:1 to 5.3:1 and have 2–8 kg max drag.
Worked out from the maker's figures in the size table above.
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Maker’s warranty. Japan-market models may not be covered by the maker’s overseas warranty or repair service. Check with the seller before you buy.
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