Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX vs Shimano 19 Stella 30000X

Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €209.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 HGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 240/2.4

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
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX clearly outshines Shimano 19 Stella 30000X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6:0:1) and line retrieve per crank (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch). While Shimano 19 Stella 30000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Shimano 19 Stella?
Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:0:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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