Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500(U)X

Shimano Twin Power FD

Spinning

88.60 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank78 centimeter / 30.71 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €383.50
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

64.40 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight200g / 7.05oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €70.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500(U)X, offering significantly better performance in durability (5.56 out of 10) and total score (8.86 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FD 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.