Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X vs Shimano FX 4000 FCX

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN, 4000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10113-400
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
Shimano FX , 4000 FC, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, FX4000FC
Shimano FX
Spinning
49.90 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €18.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 FC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X clearly outshines Shimano FX 4000 FCX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch) and total score (5.23 out of 10). While Shimano FX 4000 FCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Shimano FX?

There are not much differences between the two comparables