Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

89.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €210.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW

Spinning

2000x

55.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €57.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X, offering significantly better performance in total score (8.99 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX

When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles