Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X

Shimano Complex XR
Spinning
89.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings10
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €215.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/100

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT
Spinning
55.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.97 out of 10
Ergonomics6.32 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight205g / 7.23oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €48.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeLT2000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150
Conclusion
Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) and total score (8.92 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Complex XR and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT?
Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX
- 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2000X
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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