Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

Shimano Ultegra

Spinning

76.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €125.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000SD
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Shimano Catana FE

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.5 out of 10) and total score (7.68 out of 10). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Ultegra C2000SDX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.