Daiwa TD Match 3012X vs Daiwa BG MQ 6000D-HX

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Daiwa TD Match, 3012, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10420-312
Daiwa TD Match
Feeder And Match
71.20 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.51 out of 10
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag-
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €153.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3012
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa BG MQ, 6000D-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-600
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
56.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.56 out of 10
Ergonomics5.79 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight430g / 15.17oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €169.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000D-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Daiwa TD Match 3012X edges out Daiwa BG MQ 6000D-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7:1) and the line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). Still, Daiwa BG MQ 6000D-HX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 12kg / 26,46lbs and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa TD Match and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa TD Match 3012X

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios

Daiwa BG MQ 6000D-HX

  • At 5.82 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the drag is on the lighter side—suitable for smaller saltwater species or finesse-style presentations