Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
45.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank68cm / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.20mm/140m

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
Both Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag score below average overall, indicating some compromises in total score, durability and line retrieve per crank. If you must choose between them, Shimano Cardiff 401A offers a slight edge in ball bearings, while Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag may still be worth considering depending on specific preferences.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 1500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Shimano Cardiff 401A
- 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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