Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX vs Shimano Twin Power XD A C 3000 XGX

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Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G), 20000-H, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing reel, Front Drag, 10310-200
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)
Seafishing
68.80 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
Weight890g / 31.39oz
Line retireve per crank143 centimeter / 56.3 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €889.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.55/300
Shimano Twin Power XD A, C 3000 XG, left and right hand, Spinning Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPXDC3000XGFA
Shimano Twin Power XD A
Spinning
82.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.33 out of 10
Gear ratio6.4:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight200g / 7.05oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €359.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC 3000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power XD A C 3000 XGX edges out Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) and the weight (200g / 7,05oz). Still, Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) and Shimano Twin Power XD A?

Shimano Twin Power XD A C 3000 XGX

  • With a score like 8.67 out of 10 (200g / 7,05oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish