Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X vs Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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

Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
59.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight920g / 32.45oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings4+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €169.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310
Conclusion
Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.56 out of 10) and maximum drag (18kg / 39,68lbs). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF and Shimano Spheros SW A?
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 1000X
- Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
- With a score like 8.77 out of 10 (185g / 6,53oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX
- With a drag score of 9.2 out of 10 (18kg / 39,68lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
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