Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX vs Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X
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Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
67.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.4:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight930g / 32.8oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings4+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €169.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20000 PG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelFeeder and match
- Price range~ €189.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3012
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch) and weight (305g / 10,76oz). While Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD?
Shimano Spheros SW A 20000 PGX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X
- Rated 8.26 out of 10 (305g / 10,76oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
- This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios
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