Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X vs Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF

Spinning

38.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.54 out of 10

Ergonomics6.18 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs

Weight245g / 8.64oz

Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €22.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250

Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag

Spinning

55.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.79 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag3 kg - 6.61 lbs

Weight390 g - 13.76oz

Line retireve per crank95 cm / 37.40 inch

Ball bearings4 Shielded Stainless Steel

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €109.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 S
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-240 / 0,20-220 / 0,25-140 / 0,30-100 lb/yds: 6-180 / 8-120 / 10-100

Conclusion

Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 cm / 37.40 inch) and gear ratio (5.8:1). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stradic GTM 4000S RC Spinning reel with fighting drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.