Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT1000X

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

76.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €125.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000SD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

54.70 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 crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €48.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (7.68 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.