Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX vs Delphin RAYA body

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Daiwa 23 Caldia SW, 10000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10320-105
Daiwa 23 Caldia SW
Seafishing
67.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.79 out of 10
Ergonomics5.48 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight645g / 22.75oz
Line retireve per crank121 centimeter / 47.64 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €237.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300
Delphin RAYA body, 55 Y, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, 286035066
Delphin RAYA body
Feeder And Match
44.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.63 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight584g / 20.6oz
Line retireve per crank0 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €75.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size55 Y
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX clearly outshines Delphin RAYA body, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and durability (8.79 out of 10). While Delphin RAYA body may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Caldia SW and Delphin RAYA body?

Daiwa 23 Caldia SW 10000-HX

  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
  • Scoring 8.16 out of 10 (645g / 22,75oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Delphin RAYA body

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed