Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX vs Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

82.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

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 sizeC3000A
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT

Spinning

59.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics6.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight255g / 8.99oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
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 Vanford FA C3000AX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (8.22 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.