Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X vs Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD

Feeder And Match

91.10 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight395g / 13.93oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €199.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4012
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 20 Legalis LT

Spinning

65.30 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €66.40
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.11 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Legalis LT 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.