Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Delphin INKS 6000X

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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 INKS

Spinning

44.40 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.6 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag-

Weight400g / 14.11oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDELPHIN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €25.95
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/490

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX clearly outshines Delphin INKS 6000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). While Delphin INKS 6000X 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 INKS?

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
Scoring 8.63 out of 10 (410g / 14,46oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
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.