Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X

Shimano Twin Power FE

Spinning

86.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500FE
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN

Spinning

53.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.92 out of 10

Ergonomics6 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €45.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and total score (8.6 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.