Shimano 21 Stradic SW 5000 XGX vs Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

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Shimano 21 Stradic SW

Seafishing

63.80 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.8 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight430g / 15.17oz

Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €240.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000 XG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

Feeder And Match

88.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight450g / 15.87oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €218.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25QD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD clearly outshines Shimano 21 Stradic SW 5000 XGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and gear ratio (4.7:1). While Shimano 21 Stradic SW 5000 XGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 Stradic SW and Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD?

Shimano 21 Stradic SW 5000 XGX

Scoring 8.77 out of 10 (430g / 15,17oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus Distance 25 QD

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts