Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX vs Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G), 5000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10315-050
Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G)
Seafishing
84.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.85 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight385g / 13.58oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €499.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-402
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €649.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) 5000-HX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 96 centimeter / 37.8 inch and a weight of 385g / 13,58oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW (G) and Daiwa 22 Exist LT?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups