Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X vs Delphin HORNET 40X

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Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT, 3000-C (Match), left and right hand, Match fishing reel, Front Drag, 10217-300
Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT
Feeder And Match
3000-c (match)x
63.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.98 out of 10
Ergonomics6.06 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05 lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €49.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-C (Match)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Delphin HORNET, 40, 40, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 286037040
Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €25.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05 lbs) and line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT and Delphin HORNET?

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05 lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
  • Rated 8.51 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch (6.43 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios