Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX vs Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

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Daiwa 21 Certate SW, 10000-H, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10315-100
Daiwa 21 Certate SW
Seafishing
86.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €577.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/300
Penn FIERCE IV, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1558706
Penn FIERCE IV
Spinning
65.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €69.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX clearly outshines Penn FIERCE IV 3000X, offering significantly better performance in weight (630g / 22,22oz) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Penn FIERCE IV 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Certate SW 10000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Certate SW and Penn FIERCE IV?

Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish