Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT, 3000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10411-305
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 NINJA LT, LT2500-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10005-251
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT
Spinning
69.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €49.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeLT2500-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.5 out of 10) and total score (9.08 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX 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.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT?

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500-XHX

  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues