Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

63.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio6:0:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €209.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500 HGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 240/2.4

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.