Shimano Ultegra C2000SHGDX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

85.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.1:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank81 centimeter / 31.89 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €125.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000SHGD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

63.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €51.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C2000SHGDX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (8.53 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C2000SHGDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.