Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X vs Daiwa BG 6500X

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Shimano 21 TwinPower SW

Seafishing

88.20 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.79 out of 10

Gear ratio4:6:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight425g / 14.99oz

Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €435.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 190/0.19

Daiwa BG

Spinning

66.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight835g / 29.45oz

Line retireve per crank123 centimeter / 48.43 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €128.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.45/340

Conclusion

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X clearly outshines Daiwa BG 6500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (83 centimeter / 32.68 inch) and maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs). While Daiwa BG 6500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano 21 TwinPower SW and Daiwa BG?

Shimano 21 TwinPower SW 6000X

A drag score of 6.22 out of 10 (13kg / 28,66lbs) provides solid stopping power for typical inshore or light offshore fishing
Scoring 8.79 out of 10 (425g / 14,99oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
A line retrieval (per crank) of 83 centimeter / 32.68 inch helps bringing in line quickly, making it great for repositioning or working topwater baits