Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X vs Shimano Tiagra 16X

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Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

55.00 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.97 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €48.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Shimano Tiagra

Multireels

91.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio3.9:1 / 1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight1077g / 37.99oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €461.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size16
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano Tiagra 16X clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tiagra 16X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 NINJA LT and Shimano Tiagra?

Shimano Tiagra 16X

Scoring 8.73 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch), this reel pulls line in fast enough to keep you in control even during unpredictable runs
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.