Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X vs Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX

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 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €729.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and weight (215g / 7,58oz). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Daiwa 22 Exist LT?
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X
- A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 5000D-CX
- With a score like 8.57 out of 10 (215g / 7,58oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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