Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX

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
91.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €234.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (9.1 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX 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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