Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

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Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

Seafishing

71.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.66 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €218.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX

6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques