Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 vs Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X

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Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000, right hand, Multi Electric Fishing Reel, Star Drag, PLAYS4000
Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000
Multireels
73.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.73 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio3.2:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight1230g / 43.39oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €622.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/300
Shimano Twin Power FD, 4000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TP4000FD
Shimano Twin Power FD
Spinning
92.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €389.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X edges out Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.3:1) and the weight (270g / 9,52oz). Still, Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 holds its own with strengths like a durability of 5.73 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Dendou-Maru Plays 4000 and Shimano Twin Power FD?

Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.