Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD 3010 / Double crankX vs Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

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Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD, 3010, left and right hand, Match & Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10406-310
Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD
Feeder And Match
90.30 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.94 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight300g / 10.58oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €292.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3010
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.26/150
Penn Battle III, 8000 HS, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000HS, 1518039
Penn Battle III
Spinning
69.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight785g / 27.7oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €127.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HS
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD 3010 / Double crankX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch) and weight (300g / 10,58oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD 3010 / Double crankX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD and Penn Battle III?

Daiwa 20 TOURNAMENT QD 3010 / Double crankX

  • Rated 8.29 out of 10 (300g / 10,58oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
  • This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

  • 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