Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 4000-CX

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Shimano Cardiff 401A

Multireels

48.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.24 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight337g / 11.89oz

Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €95.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size401
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds

Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT

Feeder And Match

63.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight285g / 10.05oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €69.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT?

Daiwa 23 NINJA MATCH & FEEDER LT 4000-CX

With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
This reel provides steady retrieval 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch (6.71 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios