Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT3000-CX

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €212.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

64.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and ball bearings (8). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.