Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD

Feeder And Match

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.04 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight265g / 9.35oz

Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €187.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2508
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW

Spinning

2500x

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and ball bearings (8). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.