Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X vs Daiwa 21 Presso LT 1000 S-PX

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

52.30 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag6kg / 13.23lbs

Weight435g / 15.34oz

Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/250

Daiwa 21 Presso LT

Spinning

78.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.55 out of 10

Ergonomics6.52 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight145g / 5115oz

Line retireve per crank61 centimeter / 24016 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €367.40
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000 S-P
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.12/100

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Presso LT 1000 S-PX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (145g / 5115oz) and total score (7.87 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Presso LT 1000 S-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 4000X

A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers