Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500SHGAX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT, 1000D, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-100
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
56.60 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €73.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano Vanford FA, 2500SHGA, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, VF2500SHGA
Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
83.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €184.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500SHGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500SHGAX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and total score (8.39 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500SHGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT and Shimano Vanford FA?

Shimano Vanford FA 2500SHGAX

  • 8.1 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish