Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX vs Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)

Seafishing

67.80 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs

Weight885g / 31.22oz

Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €850.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size18000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300

Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

Feeder And Match

90.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.51 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight455g / 16.05oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €312.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (7) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD?

Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts
With a ball bearing score of 9.33 out of 10 (7), this reel feels exceptionally smooth and responsive, an ideal choice for demanding feeder and match fishing