Daiwa BG 4500X vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
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Daiwa BG
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.83 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €117.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320

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
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 4500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (30kg / 66,14lbs) and total score (7.91 out of 10). While Daiwa BG 4500X 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 BG and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?
Daiwa BG 4500X
- A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX
- With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (30kg / 66,14lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators
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