Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X vs Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX

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Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 12-59250
Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF
Spinning
38.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.54 out of 10
Ergonomics6.18 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag2.5kg / 5.51lbs
Weight245g / 8.64oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandCORMORAN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €22.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/250
Penn Squall II Conventional, 30 LH , left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1522172
Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.91 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight535g / 18.87oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €161.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30 LH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 400/0.4

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX clearly outshines Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (5.55 out of 10). While Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF and Penn Squall II Conventional?

Cormoran Cross Water 5PiF 2500X

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval