Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX vs Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X

Shimano Twin Power FE

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.57 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight265g / 9.35oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €399.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000XGFE
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120

Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT

Spinning

64.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €66.30
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.