Shimano Stradic SWB 5000XGX vs Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

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Shimano Stradic SWB, 5000XG, left and right hand, Sea fishing reel, Front Drag, STSW50XGB
Shimano Stradic SWB
Seafishing
64.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.7 out of 10
Ergonomics5.77 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight440g / 15.52oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €211.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000XG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 3012, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-312
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 Stradic SWB 5000XGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (4.7:1) and line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). While Shimano Stradic SWB 5000XGX 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 Stradic SWB and Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD?

Shimano Stradic SWB 5000XGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

  • The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios