Rodney Smith Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I have a couple of Shimano Exscence reels. I love the reels, but do not like the T-wing handles. I have searched for aftermarket knobs and didn't see any I like. Would it be as simple as swapping out the T-wings for the standard Shimano spinning reel knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted February 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted February 22, 2023 It may be possible. I don’t have those but I do have several different Shimano spinning reels and the handles are interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Solution A-Jay Posted February 22, 2023 Super User Solution Share Posted February 22, 2023 I would recommend calling Shimano Technical Support. 1-877-577-0600 I actually prefer the T-handle and have switched out several different Shimano 2500 reels on which they were not OE. Shimano was able to quickly & accurately tell me what was compatible and what I needed parts wise to make the switch. Was even able to place the order on the spot. Good Luck A-Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User bulldog1935 Posted February 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted February 22, 2023 You can go crazy with this stuff. Any Shimano A or Daiwa S knob will swap onto your handle. Shimano technical support will not take you very far, they do have I-knobs and T-knobs, and limited Yumeya choices - they all swap. Answering your exact question, yes, it's as simple as swapping the T-knob for the I-knob. Here's my TwinPower with a Livre counter-balanced handle and my favorite EF30 knob. Not suggesting this, but showing the crazy part. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianMDTX Posted February 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: You can go crazy with this stuff. Any Shimano A or Daiwa S knob will swap onto your handle. Shimano technical support will not take you very far, they do have I-knobs and T-knobs, and limited Yumeya choices - they all swap. Answering your exact question, yes, it's as simple as swapping the T-knob for the I-knob. Here's my TwinPower with a Livre counter-balanced handle and my favorite EF30 knob. Not suggesting this, but showing the crazy part. Nice! I love customization when it serves a function. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FishTank Posted February 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted February 22, 2023 I would check out Gomexus. The prices aren't bad and I love the way they feel. They are also super smooth. I have replaced three casting reel handles so far but no spinning reels yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ska4fun Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, FishTank said: I would check out Gomexus. The prices aren't bad and I love the way they feel. They are also super smooth. I have replaced three casting reels so far but no spinning reels yet. Came here to recommend Gomexus stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigheadworm Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I got a set of gomexus a27 cork knobs a while back and liked them so much i have put them on 3 baitcasters and one on my stradic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2DM Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I've gotten used to these handle knobs on my bait casters, so I've replaced all the factory handle knobs with BNT5768 on my spinning reels, just feel natural to me. BNT5768 is a LH. Gives you an idea on what's possible I hope. 2x Spheros SW 3000 (came with T-handle) 1x Stradic FL 1000 (came with Stradic FL 2500 knobs) 1x Stradic FL 3000 (came with T-handle) 1x Vanford 3000 (came with T-handle) Exscence should come with 2 handle knob bearings already so you should be good there, I think. Don't forget to get shims (BNT6555) and the end caps (BNT7074) if you decided to use Shimano handle knobs. There's a ton of options out there though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbbassanglr Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just go to Shimanos parts website: https://fishshop.shimano.com order the knob from the 2500 size and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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