Shimano Plays 1000
The Plays 800 with a wider spool, for anglers who need more line for deeper bottom fishing on a budget.
Amazon $408.91 eBay$408.91
The Shimano Plays 1000 is the better electric reel overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The Shimano Plays 1000 leads on value. The Shimano Forcemaster 600DH wins on weight. The Shimano Plays 1000 costs $364.09 less ($408.91 vs $773).
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Shimano Forcemaster 600DH
#10 in Under 14 kg dragFull review
A light electric for mid-depth bottom fishing and electric jigging for anglers who like a double handle.
Amazon $773 eBay$773
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shimano Plays 1000 for value ($40.89 per kg of drag ($408.91, 10 kg) vs $77.30 per kg of drag ($773, 10 kg)).
- Choose the Shimano Forcemaster 600DH for weight (20.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 495 g) vs 16.3 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 615 g)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 14 kg drag electric reel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shimano Plays 1000 | Shimano Forcemaster 600DH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $40.89 per kg of drag ($408.91, 10 kg) | 19 $77.30 per kg of drag ($773, 10 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 9 10 kg maximum drag | 9 10 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 56 145 m/min with a 1 kg load | 62 148 m/min with a 1 kg load |
| Weight 15% | 42 16.3 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 615 g) | 68 20.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (10 kg, 495 g) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Shimano Plays 1000 | Shimano Forcemaster 600DH | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 145 m/min | 148 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 70 cm | 67 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 3-400 / 4-300 / 5-200 | PE 2-300 / 3-200 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 615 g (21.7 oz) | 495 g (17.5 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 | 8/2 |
| Handle | Right | Right |