Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX vs Daiwa RX LT 2000X

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT, LT5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10005-500
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT
Spinning
65.90 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 crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €57.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeLT5000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Daiwa RX LT, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10423-201
Daiwa RX LT
Spinning
49.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.71 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings2

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €32.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.06/200

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX clearly outshines Daiwa RX LT 2000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Daiwa RX LT 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues