Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX vs Delphin IXTREK 5000X
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Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II
Multireels
67.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics5.53 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1/4.1:1
Maximum drag8kg / 17.64lbs
Weight525g / 18.52oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €183.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8II
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 20/200

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 8IIX clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and durability (8.61 out of 10). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 8IIX 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 8IIX
- 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 8.25 out of 10 (525g / 18,52oz), 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.
Delphin IXTREK 5000X
- Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
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