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
The Shimano Forcemaster 9000A rates 3.2 among 25 kg drag and up electric reels; the Daiwa Tanacom 800 rates 3.0 among 14 to 24 kg drag ones. The Daiwa Tanacom 800 costs $290 less ($899.99 vs $1,189.99).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (25 kg drag and up and 14 to 24 kg drag), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drag peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Shimano Forcemaster 9000A | Daiwa Tanacom 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $47.60 per kg of drag ($1,189.99, 25 kg) | 64 $40.91 per kg of drag ($899.99, 22 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 77 25 kg maximum drag | 64 22 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 43 16.5 kg of drag per kg of reel (25 kg, 1,515 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 9000A | Daiwa Tanacom 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 25 kg | 22 kg |
| Gear ratio | 3.1:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 88.9 cm | 58.7 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-1100 / 8-900 / 10-650 / 12-550 | 0.42 mm braid-800 m |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1,515 g (53.4 oz) | 1,910 g (67.4 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 3/0 | 4 |
| Handle | - | Right |