Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX

Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m

Shimano Cardiff XR
Spinning
77.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.48 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight155g / 5.47oz
Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings10
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €219.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC2000S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105
Conclusion
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in total score (7.76 out of 10) and maximum drag (3kg / 6,61lbs). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Cardiff XR?
Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
- A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99cm / 38.98 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX
- Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
- Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (3kg / 6,61lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- With a score like 8.97 out of 10 (155g / 5,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
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