Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX vs Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag

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Shimano Stradic SWB, 8000PG, left and right hand, Sea fishing reel, Front Drag, STSW80PGB
Shimano Stradic SWB
Seafishing
90.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.82 out of 10
Ergonomics5.44 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag16kg / 35.27lbs
Weight670g / 23.63oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €245.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/275
Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag
Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag
Spinning
58.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.69 out of 10
Ergonomics4.03 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.5 lbs
Weight290 g - 10.3oz
Line retireve per crank82 cm / 32.3 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120

Conclusion

Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX clearly outshines Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.82 out of 10) and total score (9.01 out of 10). While Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Stradic SWB and Shimano Super 2500 GT RD Spinning reel with fighting drag?

Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX

  • Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.