Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 2500DX vs Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000

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Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT, PC 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 10214-252
Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT
Spinning
87.70 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.52 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €329.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizePC 2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000, right hand, Multi Electric Fishing Reel, Star Drag, PLAYS4000
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
Multireels
73.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.73 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio3.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1230g / 43.39oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €622.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 2500DX edges out Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (170g / 6oz) and the gear ratio (5.2:1). Still, Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 holds its own with strengths like a durability of 5.73 out of 10 and a line retrieve per crank of 68 centimeter / 26.77 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000?

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT PC 2500DX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.