Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX vs Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

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Daiwa 22 Exist LT, PC 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10102-252
Daiwa 22 Exist LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €642.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizePC 2500D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Penn International VISW, 80, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370784
Penn International VISW
Multireels
64.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.98 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio3.1:1/1.5:1
Maximum drag29.4kg / 64,82lbs
Weight3205g / 113.05oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €979.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size80
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.76/1435

Conclusion

Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX clearly outshines Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (170g / 6oz). While Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 22 Exist LT and Penn International VISW?

Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500DX

  • 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 great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

  • A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations