Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF

Spinning

36.50 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €20.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/240

Penn Sargus II Spinning

Spinning

2500x

64.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.05 out of 10

Gear ratio5.5:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight284g / 10.02oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €71.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/235

Conclusion

Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (6.48 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF and Penn Sargus II Spinning?

Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X

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
When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76 centimeter / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles