Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

90.80 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €226.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

53.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (9.08 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.