Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX vs Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

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Shimano 19 Stella, 10000 PG, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW10000PGC
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
89.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings14

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €809.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/300
Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 18000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-180
Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
79.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight850g / 29.98oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €537.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size18000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/300

Conclusion

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX edges out Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and the gear ratio (4.9:1). Still, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 8 and a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Daiwa 21 Certate SW?

Shimano 19 Stella 10000 PGX

  • The 5.67 out of 10 (4.9:1) gear ratio gives you the power you need to handle heavy lures and strong large fish out of cover
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.7 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 18000-HX

  • With a fast retrieve 8, the reel helps you stay on top of fast runs and cover water efficiently