Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Shimano Twin Power FE 4000MFEX

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 18000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-180
Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €537.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300
Shimano Twin Power FE, 4000MFE, left and right hand, Stationary fishing reel, Front Drag, TP4000MFE
Shimano Twin Power FE
Spinning
92.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €396.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000MFE
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/120

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 4000MFEX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.3:1) and the line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 8 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 21 Certate SW and Shimano Twin Power FE?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

  • With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano Twin Power FE 4000MFEX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish