Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX
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Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €537.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
89.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.55 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €167.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000-CXH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 9.5 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 8, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Daiwa 23 LEXA LT?
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 4000-CXHX
- 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
- With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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