Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX

Shimano Cardiff XR
Spinning
77.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.48 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight155g / 5.47oz
Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings10
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €219.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC2000S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
56.60 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €73.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.5 out of 10) and total score (7.76 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff XR and Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 1000DX
- Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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