Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000

Multireels

73.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.73 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio3.2:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight1230g / 43.39oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €622.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and ball bearings (8). While Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Higher gear ratio of 5.1:1 (scoring 9.2 out of 10), provides more speed meaning a better solution when quick retrieves really count
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (8), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.