Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X vs Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF

Spinning

38.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.17 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs

Weight250g / 8.82oz

Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €23.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/200

Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

Spinning

58.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics4.03 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.5 lbs

Weight290 g - 10.3oz

Line retireve per crank82 cm / 32.3 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120

Conclusion

Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (2,5 kg - 5.5 lbs) and total score (5.8 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.