Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX vs Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 10000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-100
Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
86.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €577.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300
Shimano Vanford FA, C3000XGA, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, VFC3000XGA
Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
72.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.4:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €184.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC3000XGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX edges out Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (8.69 out of 10). Still, Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 94 centimeter / 37.01 inch and a ergonomics of 6.4 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano Vanford FA?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX

  • 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