Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

Shimano Cardiff XR
Spinning
77.60 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.48 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight155g / 5.47oz
Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings10
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €219.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC2000S
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m
Conclusion
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (3kg / 6,61lbs) and weight (155g / 5,47oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff XR and Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SX
- Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (3kg / 6,61lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- With a score like 8.97 out of 10 (155g / 5,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
- 8.7 out of 10 (92cm / 36.22 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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