Shimano 19 Stella 30000X vs Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 PGX

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Shimano 19 Stella, 30000, SWC, left and right hand, Saltwater fishing reel, Front Drag, STLSW30000C
Shimano 19 Stella
Spinning
61.40 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank131 centimeter / 51.57 inch
Ball bearings13

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €959.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.62/400
Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C, 10000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPSW10000PGC
Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C
Seafishing
85.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.46 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight655g / 23.1oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €429.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/210

Conclusion

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 PGX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.9:1) and weight (655g / 23,1oz). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C?

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 PGX

  • With a high gear ratio of 9.4 out of 10 (4.9:1), this reel is built for jigging, lure work, or staying tight to fast-moving fish
  • Scoring 8.13 out of 10 (655g / 23,1oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain