Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X vs Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 4012, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-412
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
91.10 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight395g / 13.93oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €199.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4012
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Shimano Spheros SW A, 20000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW20000PGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
67.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight930g / 32.8oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €169.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and total score (9.11 out of 10). While Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X 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 Spheros SW A?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 4012X

  • A line retrieve score of 8.1 out of 10 86 centimeter / 33.86 inch), this reel offers quick and smooth line pickup, ideal for keeping up during active feeder sessions

Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.