Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX vs Shimano Catana FE 4000X
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
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
48.90 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs
Weight320g / 11.29oz
Line retireve per crank83 centimeter / 32.68 inch
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €34.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180
Conclusion
Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 4000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (175g / 6,17oz) and total score (8.23 out of 10). While Shimano Catana FE 4000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500AX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Vanford FA and Shimano Catana FE?
There are not much differences between the two comparables
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