Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 6000SSX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

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Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT

Feeder And Match

62.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.62 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight390g / 13.76oz

Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €75.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000SS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

94.80 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio5:8:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight275g / 9.7oz

Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 HGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 6000SSX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and weight (275g / 9,7oz). While Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 6000SSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 6000SSX

A ball bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4), makes this reel runs fairly smooth, offering reliable fishing for general feeder and match cases

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

With a score like 8.17 out of 10 (275g / 9,7oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.