Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX vs Shimano Cardiff 201A
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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

Shimano Cardiff 201A
Multireels
35.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank61cm / 24.01 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €88.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size201
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/315. 0.25/255, 0.30/195 lb-yds: 8/230, 10/210, 14/120
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 201A, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.44 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 201A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2000D-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Shimano Cardiff 201A?
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
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Shimano Cardiff 201A
- A 7 out of 10 (4 A-RB + 1 RB) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
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