Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX vs Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-XHX

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Shimano 21 Sustain, 4000 HGFJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SA4000HGFJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
94.80 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.08 out of 10
Gear ratio5:8:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight275g / 9.7oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €215.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000 HGFJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 180/1.8
Daiwa 24 Certate SW, 6000-XH, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10316-601
Daiwa 24 Certate SW
Seafishing
72.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.86 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight375g / 13.23oz
Line retireve per crank110 centimeter / 43.31 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €519.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-XHX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch) and gear ratio (5:8:1). While Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-XHX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Daiwa 24 Certate SW?

Shimano 21 Sustain 4000 HGFJX

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5:8:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • A high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (95 centimeter / 37.4 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly