Shimano Spheros SW SP4000XGSWX vs Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

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Shimano Spheros SW, SP4000XGSW, Saltwater fishing reel , front drag, SP4000XGSW
Shimano Spheros SW
Seafishing
56.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeSP4000XGSW
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180
Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD, 4012QD, left and right hand, Match & Feeder Reel, Front Drag, 10516-412
Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
91.10 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag380kg / 837.76lbs
Weight380g / 13404oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33858 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €249.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4012QD
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD clearly outshines Shimano Spheros SW SP4000XGSWX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.9:1) and maximum drag (380kg / 837,76lbs). While Shimano Spheros SW SP4000XGSWX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Spheros SW and Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD?

Shimano Spheros SW SP4000XGSWX

  • With a weight score of 9.17 out of 10 (290g / 10,23oz), this reel is impressively light for saltwater and provides great comfort
  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed