Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 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 Ninja LT

Spinning

62.90 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.87 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €42.00
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 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa Ninja LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.08 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Ninja LT 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.