Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW

Spinning

2500x

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

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

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X edges out Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (230g / 8,11oz) and the ergonomics (6.23 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 95 centimeter / 37.4 inch and a gear ratio of 5.3:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.