Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX vs Delphin IXTREK 5000X

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Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II

Multireels

66.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.63 out of 10

Ergonomics5.5 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1/4.1:1

Maximum drag8kg / 17.64lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €189.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size10II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 25/215

Delphin IXTREK

Spinning

45.90 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag-

Weight310g / 10.93oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €49.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440

Conclusion

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and durability (8.63 out of 10). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II and Delphin IXTREK?

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX

At a maximum drag of 8kg / 17,64lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a high retrieve rate of 9.13 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.