Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX
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Shimano Spheros SW A
Seafishing
59.10 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.56 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs
Weight920g / 32.45oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings4+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSeafishing
- Price range~ €169.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT
Spinning
89.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.6 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €179.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500-XH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch). While Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW A and Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT?
Shimano Spheros SW A 18000 HGX
- Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.
Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2500-XHX
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.7 out of 10 (195g / 6,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 8.2 out of 10 (87 centimeter / 34.25 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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