Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 4000D-CX

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Shimano Spheros SW A, 10000 PG, left and right hand, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SPSW10000PGA
Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
61.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability8 out of 10
Ergonomics5.44 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight675g / 23.81oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €149.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/300
Daiwa 20 Airity LT, 4000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10115-400
Daiwa 20 Airity LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €274.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Airity LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 20 Airity LT?

Shimano Spheros SW A 10000 PGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 20 Airity LT 4000D-CX

  • 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques