Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX vs Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

92.50 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €132.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000HGD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa Ninja LT

Spinning

69.50 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.87 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €42.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX clearly outshines Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (9.25 out of 10). While Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C3000HGDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.