Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN
Spinning
53.50 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight300g / 10.58oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €45.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €226.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000D-CXH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT?
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X
- 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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