Daiwa TD Match 3012X vs Shimano Cardiff 301A

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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

Shimano Cardiff 301A

Multireels

34.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight252g / 8.89oz

Line retireve per crank61cm / 24.01 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €88.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size301
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/285. 0.30/235, 0.40/40 lb/yds:12/230, 14/180

Conclusion

Daiwa TD Match 3012X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 301A, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.7:1) and total score (7.12 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 301A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa TD Match 3012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa TD Match and Shimano Cardiff 301A?

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