Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R vs Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX

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Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R

Seafishing

54.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.88 out of 10

Ergonomics5.51 out of 10

Gear ratio4.9:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight625g / 22.05oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40.55 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €125.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300

Shimano Twin Power FE

Spinning

86.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500FE
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX clearly outshines Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) and total score (8.6 out of 10). While Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R and Shimano Twin Power FE?

Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R

With a premium bearing count of 3 scoring 5 out of 10, our reel offers a high-end smoothness and durability, ready for all different environments

Shimano Twin Power FE 2500FEX

When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles