Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X

Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €642.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizePC 2500D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN
Spinning
52.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag6kg / 13.23lbs
Weight435g / 15.34oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/250
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and weight (170g / 6oz). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN?
Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX
- With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X
- A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers
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