Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX vs Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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 Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

Spinning

58.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics4.03 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.5 lbs

Weight290 g - 10.3oz

Line retireve per crank82 cm / 32.3 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX clearly outshines Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs). While Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag?

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
With a score like 8.07 out of 10 (290 g - 10.3oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6.71 out of 10 (82 cm / 32.3 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques