Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 8000 HGX vs Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX
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Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C
Seafishing
74.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.52 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight615g / 21.69oz
Line retireve per crank107 centimeter / 42.13 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €429.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/230

Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.07 out of 10
Gear ratio6:2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight280g / 9.88oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €215.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 XGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 175/1.75
Conclusion
Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX clearly outshines Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 8000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6:2:1) and line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch). While Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 8000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C and Shimano 21 Sustain?
Shimano 21 Sustain 5000 XGFJX
- A fast gear ratio of 9.6 out of 10 (6:2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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