Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX

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 NINJA LT
Spinning
65.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €57.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeLT5000-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Conclusion
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (5.5 out of 10) and the total score (7.76 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 4 and a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff XR and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT?
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT5000-CX
- 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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