Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX vs Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT, 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10480-250
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €204.30
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF, 1500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-58150
Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF
Spinning
55.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag-
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank61 centimeter / 24.02 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €24.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/140

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX clearly outshines Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF?

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX

  • With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles