Shimano Stradic Ci4+ Vs. Diawa Ballistic Ez-2500 Series

hey everyone,

    I am thinking about picking up one of these reels and looking for some comparisons, notes, feelings from people that own, or have used these reels.  The application will be shakey heads, weightless 4" senkos, finesse fishing of courseetc.  Some river smallmouth fishing will be seen by these reels, but mostly bass fishing and tournaments.  The rod it will go on is a Powell Endurance 6103.  

   I have researched both of these reels extensively and know all the numbers, IPT, weight, etc, but that does not give me an opinion from use.

Thanks for the time helping me out,

Wdy