Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX vs Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €478.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizePC 2500-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Penn 2020 Clash II
Spinning
59.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio7.0:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight323g / 11.39oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €208.50
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 HS
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/280
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX clearly outshines Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.7:1) and line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch). While Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT and Penn 2020 Clash II?
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX
- A fast gear ratio of 9 out of 10 (5.7:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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