$601
The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 is the better electric reel overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 leads on weight. The Daiwa Tanacom 800 wins on drag. The Shimano Forcemaster 2000 costs $298.99 less ($601 vs $899.99).
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Daiwa Tanacom 800
#10 in 14 to 24 kg dragFull review
A US-market power-assist reel for deep dropping and kite fishing that gives big-reel drag and capacity for less than a Seaborg.
Amazon $899.99 eBay$899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 2000 for weight (22.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 675 g) vs 11.5 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 1,910 g)).
- Choose the Daiwa Tanacom 800 for drag (22 kg maximum drag vs 15 kg maximum drag).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 14 to 24 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shimano Forcemaster 2000 | Daiwa Tanacom 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 66 $40.07 per kg of drag ($601, 15 kg) | 64 $40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 32 15 kg maximum drag | 64 22 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 60 147 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 81 22.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (15 kg, 675 g) | 10 11.5 kg of drag per kg of reel (22 kg, 1,910 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Forcemaster 2000 | Daiwa Tanacom 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 15 kg | 22 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 147 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | - | 58.7 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | - | 0.42 mm braid-800 m |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 675 g (23.8 oz) | 1,910 g (67.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | - | 4 |
| Handle | - | Right |