Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX vs Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R

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 Sahara 4000 DH R
Spinning
29.20 out of 100
Value for money2 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight375g / 13.23oz
Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €53.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 DH
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/260. 0.30/180, 0.35/130
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R, offering significantly better performance in weight (170g / 6oz) and total score (7.52 out of 10). While Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R?
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Solid value at €198.90, reliable and great performance, it’s a smart choice for a variety of spinning fishing needs
Shimano Sahara 4000 DH R
- 6.71 out of 10 (82cm / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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