Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX vs Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X

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

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW

Seafishing

88.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio4:6:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €435.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 190/0.19

Conclusion

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) and gear ratio (4:6:1). While Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 18000-HX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Shimano 21 TwinPower SW?

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X

A score of 6.67 out of 10 (4:6:1) gives you dependable cranking power with enough pace for most saltwater situations
Scoring 8.79 out of 10 (425g / 14,99oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits