Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX vs Penn FIERCE IV 2000X

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €218.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Penn FIERCE IV

Spinning

67.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability7 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4.5kg / 9,92lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €62.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/220

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Penn FIERCE IV 2000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Penn FIERCE IV 2000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.