Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X vs Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X

Shimano Twin Power FD, 4000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TP4000FD
Shimano Twin Power FD
Spinning
92.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.1 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight270g / 9.52oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €389.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59250
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.54 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €22.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (11kg / 24,25lbs) and total score (9.2 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Twin Power FD and Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF?

Shimano Twin Power FD 4000X

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (11kg / 24,25lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X

  • The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues