Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X vs Daiwa 21 Presso LT 2000 SS-PX

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 Presso LT

Spinning

78.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.5 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight150g / 5291oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25197 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €367.40
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000 SS-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.12/100

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Presso LT 2000 SS-PX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.55 out of 10) and total score (7.88 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Presso LT 2000 SS-PX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Daiwa 21 Presso 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
A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers