Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-255
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
88.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.47 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight160g / 5.64oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €668.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A, 5000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, SRG5000SWAXG
Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A
Seafishing
61.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.68 out of 10
Ergonomics5.76 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight450g / 15.87oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €205.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X clearly outshines Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and line retrieve per crank (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch). While Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.29 out of 10 (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 5000 XGX

  • Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (6), the reel runs smooth under pressure