Daiwa 24 TDR QD 3012QD-DHX vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX

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Daiwa 24 TDR QD

Feeder And Match

84.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.94 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight300g / 10.58oz

Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch

Ball bearings8+1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €229.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3012QD-DH
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

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 TDR QD 3012QD-DHX edges out Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (300g / 10,58oz) and the line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch). Still, Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.3:1 and a durability of 5.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 TDR QD and Penn Slammer IV?

Daiwa 24 TDR QD 3012QD-DHX

Rated 8.29 out of 10 (300g / 10,58oz) in weight, this reel strikes a great balance between sturdiness and lightness, making it great for consistent feeder casting
This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios