Shimano Vanquish FC C3000XGCX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

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Shimano Vanquish FC

Spinning

84.10 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio6.4:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €407.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000XGC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL edges out Shimano Vanquish FC C3000XGCX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.1:1) and the ball bearings (8). Still, Shimano Vanquish FC C3000XGCX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 94 centimeter / 37.01 inch and a maximum drag of 9kg / 19,84lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Vanquish FC and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Higher gear ratio of 5.1:1 (scoring 9.2 out of 10), provides more speed meaning a better solution when quick retrieves really count
With a high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (8), this reel is built for quick line recovery