Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Delphin CarbonIX 2000X

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Shimano Tekota

Multireels

66.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight410g / 14.46oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €170.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size501 HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Delphin CarbonIX

Spinning

49.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.88 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank0 inch

Ball bearings5+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €42.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.12/227

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX clearly outshines Delphin CarbonIX 2000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and durability (8.57 out of 10). While Delphin CarbonIX 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Tekota and Delphin CarbonIX?

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX

A drag score of 6.54 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs) means you’re covered for most average carp battles without overthinking it
A score of 6.43 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.