Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €226.80
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000D-CXH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Penn Sargus II Spinning
Spinning
2500x
64.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.05 out of 10
Gear ratio5.5:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight284g / 10.02oz
Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €71.20
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/235
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch). While Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Penn Sargus II Spinning?
Penn Sargus II Spinning 2500X
- Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
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