Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

89.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT

Spinning

62.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.99 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeLT2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (8.95 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.