Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX

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Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R, Surfcasting Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10710-455
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 Vanford FA, 2500HGA, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, VF2500HGA
Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
89.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €184.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX clearly outshines Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and ball bearings (8). While Daiwa Crosscast Surf 35 SCW QD Type R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX 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 Vanford FA?

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX

  • 8.1 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish