Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X vs Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX

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Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10113-300
Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN
Spinning
54.00 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.92 out of 10
Ergonomics6.02 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight295g / 10.41oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €45.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/200
Penn Squall II Levelwind, 20 LW, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1545925
Penn Squall II Levelwind
Multireels
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4:9:1
Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs
Weight500g / 17.64oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €130.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20 LW
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX edges out Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the total score (6.63 out of 10) and the weight (500g / 17,64oz). Still, Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 3000X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.3:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN and Penn Squall II Levelwind?

There are not much differences between the two comparables