Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX vs Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX

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Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT

Spinning

78.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.51 out of 10

Ergonomics6.52 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight145g / 5.12oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €319.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Penn Squall II Conventional

Multireels

55.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.54 out of 10

Ergonomics5.91 out of 10

Gear ratio6:1:1

Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs

Weight535g / 18.87oz

Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €161.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 400/0.4

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.1:1) and maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). While Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT and Penn Squall II Conventional?

Daiwa 24 LUVIAS LT 1000DX

Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
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

Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX

With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (7), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time