Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X

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Shimano 21 Stradic SW

Seafishing

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.47 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight650g / 22.93oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €270.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/275

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW

Spinning

2500x

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €59.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Stradic SW 8000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.