Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX vs Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X

Shimano 21 Sustain

Spinning

93.60 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.08 out of 10

Gear ratio5:3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight275g / 9.7oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €215.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 FJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT

Spinning

59.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight255g / 8.99oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.36 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 FJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.