Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 18000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-180
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 NINJA LT, LT5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10005-500
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT
Spinning
65.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €57.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeLT5000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (8). Still, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.2:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 87 centimeter / 34.25 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • 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.
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish