Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R vs Daiwa Ninja LT 2500-XHX

Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R
Spinning
29.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 DH
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

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 Sahara 2500 DH R, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (240g / 8,47oz). While Shimano Sahara 2500 DH R 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 Sahara 2500 DH R 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
- With a score like 8.4 out of 10 (240g / 8,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
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