Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000S-HX

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

54.00 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6.02 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight295g / 10.41oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/200

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ)

Spinning

85.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.53 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €159.80
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000S-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000S-HX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.53 out of 10) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 2000S-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.