Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-XHX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

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Daiwa 24 Certate SW, 4000-XH, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10316-401
Daiwa 24 Certate SW
Seafishing
81.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.92 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank98 centimeter / 38.58 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €499.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Shimano 21 Sustain, 4000 HGFJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SA4000HGFJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
94.80 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5:8:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight275g / 9.7oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €215.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 HGFJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX edges out Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5:8:1) and the maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs). Still, Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000-XHX holds its own with strengths like a weight of 335g / 11,82oz and a line retrieve per crank of 98 centimeter / 38.58 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 Certate SW and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5:8:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval