Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX vs Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-402
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €649.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Spheros SW A, 10000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW10000PGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
61.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability8 out of 10
Ergonomics5.44 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 22 Exist LT 4000-XHX

  • A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly

Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX

  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (4+1), the reel runs smooth under pressure