Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R vs Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX

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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

Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG

Spinning

4000mhgx

94.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.56 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €389.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000MHG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/165

Conclusion

Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX clearly outshines Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch) and total score (9.49 out of 10). While Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R and Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG?

Daiwa Emblem Surf 45 SCW Type R

With a fast retrieve 6+1, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently

Shimano Twinpower FD 4000M HG 4000MHGX

A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly