Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX

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 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
75.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.66 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €198.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (7.52 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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