Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX

Shimano Catana 2500 RC

Spinning

49.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.72 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82 lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank76cm / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €33.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/290. 0.20/240, 0.25/160

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT

Spinning

91.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.53 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €344.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 2500 RC, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (9.15 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 2500 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 5000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Catana 2500 RC and Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT?

Shimano Catana 2500 RC

A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (2 Shielded Stainless Steel + 1 Roller Bearing) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers