Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Shimano Vanford FA C3000HGAX

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

Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
89.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €184.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeC3000HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130
Conclusion
Shimano Vanford FA C3000HGAX clearly outshines Shimano Catana 2500 RC, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and total score (8.94 out of 10). While Shimano Catana 2500 RC may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA C3000HGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Catana 2500 RC and Shimano Vanford FA?
There are not much differences between the two comparables
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