Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

Multireels

92.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight485g / 17108oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40551 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €499.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size15
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Penn Slammer IV

Spinning

8500 Hsx

70.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag22.6kg / 49,82lbs

Weight870g / 30.69oz

Line retireve per crank127 centimeter / 50 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €294.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8500 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/415

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and line retrieve per crank (103 centimeter / 40551 inch). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L and Penn Slammer IV?

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

Scoring 8.38 out of 10 (485g / 17108oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a high retrieve rate of 9.53 out of 10 (103 centimeter / 40551 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
With a high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (8), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.