Daiwa Seapower 1200
A big-capacity reel for very deep drops and heavy fish where its weight is carried by a rod holder.
Amazon $918.97 eBay$918.97
The Daiwa Seapower 1200 is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 leads on value and drag. The Shimano Forcemaster 9000A wins on weight. The Daiwa Seapower 1200 costs $271.02 less ($918.97 vs $1,189.99).
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Shimano Forcemaster 9000A
The cheaper of Shimano’s two big electrics, with the same drag and gearing as the Beastmaster.
Amazon $1,189.99 eBay$1,189.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Daiwa Seapower 1200 for value ($30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg) vs $47.60 per kg of drag ($1,189.99, 25 kg)) and drag (30 kg maximum drag vs 25 kg maximum drag).
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 9000A for weight (16.5 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,515 g) vs 14.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 2,110 g)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 25 kg drag and up electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seapower 1200 | Shimano Forcemaster 9000A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 85 $30.63 per kg of drag ($918.97, 30 kg) | 54 $47.60 per kg of drag ($1,189.99, 25 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 100 30 kg maximum drag | 77 25 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 0 120 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 28 14.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (30 kg, 2,110 g) | 43 16.5 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,515 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 12 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seapower 1200 | Shimano Forcemaster 9000A | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 30 kg | 25 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 28 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 120 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 2.1:1 | 3.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 59 cm | 88.9 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 8-1000 / 10-800 / 12-600 | PE 6-1100 / 8-900 / 10-650 / 12-550 |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-16.8 V | - |
| Battery in the box | No | - |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2,110 g (74.4 oz) | 1,515 g (53.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/0 | 3/0 |
| Handle | Right | - |