Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
81.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.6 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €181.70
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil-

Penn 2020 Clash II
Spinning
59.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio7.0:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight323g / 11.39oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €208.50
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 HS
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/280
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX clearly outshines Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (6) and gear ratio (5.2:1). While Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Penn 2020 Clash II?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX
- The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
- With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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