Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD vs Shimano Cardiff 301A

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

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

Feeder And Match

88.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight450g / 15.87oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €218.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25QD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Cardiff 301A

Multireels

34.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight252g / 8.89oz

Line retireve per crank61cm / 24.01 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €88.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size301
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/285. 0.30/235, 0.40/40 lb/yds:12/230, 14/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 301A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (8.87 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 301A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD and Shimano Cardiff 301A?

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts