Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF vs Abu GARCIA Zenon 2500 SX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF, 8000, left and right hand, Catfish fishing reel, front drag, 14-50800
Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF
Seafishing
58.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.9 out of 10
Ergonomics5.41 out of 10
Gear ratio4.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight695g / 24.52oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €43.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/460
Abu GARCIA Zenon, 2500 S, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1547678
Abu GARCIA Zenon
Spinning
74.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.52 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5.2kg / 11,46lbs
Weight143g / 5.04oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandABU GARCIA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €326.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 S
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.17/170

Conclusion

Abu GARCIA Zenon 2500 SX edges out Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (7.49 out of 10). Still, Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 4 and a line retrieve per crank of 97 centimeter / 38.19 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF and Abu GARCIA Zenon?

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

  • A bearing score of 7 out of 10 (4) provides decent smoothness with moderate corrosion resistance

Abu GARCIA Zenon 2500 SX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.