Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Delphin CarbonIX 2000X

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10113-300
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
Delphin CarbonIX, 2000, 2T, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 101002861
Delphin CarbonIX
Spinning
49.70 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.88 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank0 inch
Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €42.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.12/227

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X clearly outshines Delphin CarbonIX 2000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs). While Delphin CarbonIX 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Delphin CarbonIX?

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X

  • Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4kg / 8,82lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques