Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX
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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 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
Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa Ninja LT?
Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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