Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano Catana FE 2500X
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 Catana FE
Spinning
51.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €30.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Catana FE 2500X 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 Catana FE?
Shimano Catana FE 2500X
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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