Delphin ELIXIR 2000X vs Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X

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Delphin ELIXIR, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning & Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 101001243
Delphin ELIXIR
Spinning
53.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag-
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €17.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/390
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 2508, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-258
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.04 out of 10
Gear ratio4.8:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €187.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2508
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X clearly outshines Delphin ELIXIR 2000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch). While Delphin ELIXIR 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Delphin ELIXIR and Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 2508X

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
  • With a line retrieve of 72 centimeter / 28.35 inch (5.29 out of 10), this reel retrieves slowly.. suitable for relaxed feeder fishing