Shimano 19 Stella 30000X vs Shimano Tiagra 130AX

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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 Tiagra, 130A, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Lever Drag, TI130A
Shimano Tiagra
Multireels
89.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio2.1:1 / 1:1
Maximum drag40kg / 88.18lbs
Weight4935g / 174.08oz
Line retireve per crank98 centimeter / 38.58 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €1,099.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size130A
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano Tiagra 130AX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (98 centimeter / 38.58 inch) and ball bearings (6). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tiagra 130AX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 19 Stella and Shimano Tiagra?

Shimano Tiagra 130AX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.2 out of 10 (98 centimeter / 38.58 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time