Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Shimano Sahara 1000 R

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

Shimano Sahara 1000 R

Spinning

36.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.94 out of 10

Ergonomics4.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight255g / 9.00oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €46.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (4kg / 8,82lbs). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R 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 Shimano Sahara 1000 R?

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