Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 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

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

52.30 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.86 out of 10

Ergonomics6.17 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €41.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (9.08 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 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.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX

With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt