Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X vs Shimano FX 3000 FCX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 2508, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-258
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.04 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €187.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2508
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150
Shimano FX, 3000 FC, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, FXC3000FC
Shimano FX
Spinning
52.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank71 centimeter / 27.95 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €18.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000 FC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X clearly outshines Shimano FX 3000 FCX, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano FX 3000 FCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD and Shimano FX?

There are not much differences between the two comparables