Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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Daiwa Nzon Distance 25
Feeder And Match
52.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.64 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight530g / 18.7oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelFeeder and match
- Price range~ €78.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size-
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Cardiff 401A
Multireels
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.24 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight337g / 11.89oz
Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €95.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size401
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds
Conclusion
Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and line retrieve per crank (92 centimeter / 36.22 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Daiwa Nzon Distance 25
- With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
- A line retrieve score of 8.7 out of 10 92 centimeter / 36.22 inch), this reel offers quick and smooth line pickup, ideal for keeping up during active feeder sessions
Shimano Cardiff 401A
- Scoring 8.88 out of 10 (337g / 11.89oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- A 7 out of 10 (4 A-RB + 1 RB) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
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