Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

Daiwa 17 Prorex LT

Spinning

4000 D-cx

84.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.58 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €176.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW

Spinning

4000-cx

63.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €67.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.42 out of 10) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.