Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 2500DX vs Shimano Catana 3000 SRC

Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G)

Spinning

88.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.58 out of 10

Ergonomics6.32 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight205g / 7.23oz

Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €407.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Catana 3000 SRC

Spinning

49.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000 S
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.2/220. 0.25/140, 0.3/100

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 2500DX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 3000 SRC, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.8 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 3000 SRC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) and Shimano Catana 3000 SRC?

Shimano Catana 3000 SRC

A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers