Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT, 3000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10411-306
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €226.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT, LT2000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10005-200
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT
Spinning
55.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.97 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €48.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeLT2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX 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 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X

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