Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X vs Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 3012, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-312
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
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €189.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3012
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa Regal LT, 2500 D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10116-255
Daiwa Regal LT
Spinning
54.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X clearly outshines Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD and Daiwa Regal LT?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

  • With a ball bearing score of 10 out of 10 (8), this reel feels exceptionally smooth and responsive, an ideal choice for demanding feeder and match fishing