Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX

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Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R, left and right hand, Surfcasting Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10711-456
Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R
Seafishing
71.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.66 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €199.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/300
Daiwa 20 Airity LT, 2500-D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10115-250
Daiwa 20 Airity LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight185g / 6.53oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €261.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500-D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX clearly outshines Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R and Daiwa 20 Airity LT?

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2500-DX

  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles