Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX vs Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 2000D-P, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-200
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
84.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.5 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight150g / 5.29oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €635.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000D-P
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 8000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-805
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.81 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €242.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX edges out Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.9:1) and the total score (8.44 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 6+1 and a maximum drag of 15kg / 33,07lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Daiwa 23 Caldia SW?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 8000-HX

  • With a fast retrieve 6+1, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently