In terms of the noise, this is a common issue with Shimano’s bearings. It is always quiet at the beginning and it starts to get noise after the layer of new grease thin out. However, if you notice the new vanford spool got cut cost. The original one had type 3 anodizing and the new one has type 1, maybe 2, significantly decreased its durability. And the 2500s model you got there has a plastic sleeve drag housing instead of aluminium from the old model. Once you disassemble it, you will notice Shimano downgraded some of the materials for nut and screws such as the rotor nut (it was same grade as twin power, now it is cheap grade aluminum). On the old model, it had a stainless steel retaining collar to press the bearing and rubber gasket down with even pressure, and Shimano ditched the retaining collar in the new model. I also noticed the new model has smaller bearings compare to the original one. Drag washer is like performance tires, smoother always wears out quicker, and the are 99 cents on Shimano website, so….   Shimano tell you a lot of good things, but in real world is all about making profit and keep the company going.

Awesome video and really timely very early so thank you for putting together. Something so  helpful.

Very in depth thanks for filling the gap in this new reels release

Excellent Review!  THANKS!

Best review of the 2024 Vanford, your explanation of the Infinity cross makes sense.

GREAT VIDEO!

ive seen multiple review on the 24 vanford.. like yours it is quiet and smooth out of the box, and some got some grinding noise

2020 model I had was a beast. 2500. I fished it hard wade inshore fishing. 3 years no problem. Just upgraded to the new model

The best reel for money , period !!

Just grabbed a Vanford from my local tackle store, and love it. Huge upgrade from my 2500HG Nasci. Debated on ordering it from Digitaka and getting the 2500SHG. For me, the shallow spool makes sense, and I feel like with the amount of Bass fishing in North America they would sell just fine. I always back my reels with Mono or Fluro and then my 15lbs Smackdown. The shallow would eliminate the need for that and save me money on expensive braid. Thanks for the vid!

Ordered a vanford a week ago along with a sgs5 savage gear rod they are waiting for the vanford to be delivered 🙄 can’t wait.got the rod it’s AWSOME.great review 👍🏻 greetings from the Uk Cornwall 🇬🇧😁I’ll be using it for spinning bass from the rocks in Cornwall and also in Brittany France 😁

Greetings from Nova Scotia friend.

Good review and if you like the new Fa Spool buy and place on the older one. Little more noise but having better materials inside.

Shallow spool is the best. No need to waste expensive line

Comprei um 2500 SHG com carretel raso. É mais comum aqui no Brasil. Uso para pescaria de Bass e é absolutamente incrível. Um abraço aqui do Brasil! Ótimo vídeo, parabéns!

Just bought the 2024 one; first reel that's mid range, so I hope it is well worth it~ Heard a lot of good things for vanford, and was willing to splurge on a Stella; but decided to go more budget friendly option

I have the older vanford and the first one I got I took back because of some gear noise and the second one I got has none.  I've seen online that this is a pretty common issue with some of the vanford reels.   Honestly think the style of the old spool is a lot nicer looking too.   Good review, always happy when im not tempted to dish out more money for new gear, haha.

I’m trying everywhere here in the uk to get a shallow 2500 spool for my vanford . Does anyone know if the new models spool fit the older model vanford ?

What's better twin power or this reel

Fantastic review, I’ve been using the first gen Vanford 2500 for 3 years now and have caught multiple snook and redfish over 30 inches here in Florida while wade fishing. This reel has held up to saltwater really well and Im hoping the new version is the same quality with better technology