Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
75.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.66 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €198.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Shimano 21 Nexave FI
Spinning
63.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €41.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/240
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX edges out Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (8) and the total score (7.52 out of 10). Still, Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch and a gear ratio of 6.2:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Shimano 21 Nexave FI?
Shimano 21 Nexave FI 2500 HGX
- 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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