Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) FC 2500X vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G), FC 2500, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 10424-250
Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G)
Spinning
81.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €407.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeFC 2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Penn International VISW, 30, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370779
Penn International VISW
Multireels
67.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.68 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight1590g / 56.09oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €559.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) FC 2500X edges out Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (175g / 6,17oz) and the maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). Still, Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 5 and a line retrieve per crank of 104 centimeter / 40.94 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) and Penn International VISW?

Daiwa 24 CERTATE(G) FC 2500X

  • A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
  • With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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