Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX vs Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX

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 Regal LT

Spinning

46.40 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.37 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight190g / 6.7oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000 D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX clearly outshines Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (4) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Daiwa Regal LT 1000 DX 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 Regal 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