Delphin HORNET 30X vs Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

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Delphin HORNET, 30, 30, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 286037030
Delphin HORNET
Spinning
57.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight260g / 9oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €24.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/430
Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD, left and right hand, Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10923-025
Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD
Feeder And Match
87.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight430g / 15.17oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €209.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 30X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch). While Delphin HORNET 30X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Delphin HORNET and Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD?

Daiwa 19 Cast’Izm Feeder 25QD

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
  • With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts