Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX vs Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €673.66
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Shimano Tekota

Multireels

66.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight410g / 14.46oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €170.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size501 HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX clearly outshines Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 3000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.