Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX vs Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

82.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500A
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT

Spinning

60.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.74 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €34.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (8.23 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.