Shimano 21 Stradic SW 6000 XGX vs Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX

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Shimano 21 Stradic SW, 6000 XG, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 51SF42M065A
Shimano 21 Stradic SW
Seafishing
80.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.77 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight440g / 15.52oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €267.10
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000 XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/190
Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT, 5000S-CP, left and right hand, Feeder fishing reel, Front Drag, 10317-500
Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT
Feeder And Match
94.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €177.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000S-CP
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX edges out Shimano 21 Stradic SW 6000 XGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (4.7:1) and the line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). Still, Shimano 21 Stradic SW 6000 XGX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 9.5 out of 10 and a ball bearings of 7, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Shimano 21 Stradic SW 6000 XGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 24 NZon Plus LT 5000S-CPX

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios