Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 5000 HGX

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

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
60.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.91 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank98 centimeter / 38.58 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €44.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/175
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 5000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in weight (175g / 6,17oz) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 5000 HGX 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 Shimano 21 Nexave FI?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 5000 HGX
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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