Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Delphin HORNET 40X

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 HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs). While Delphin HORNET 40X 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 HORNET?
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
- With a score like 8.03 out of 10 (295g / 10,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 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
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