Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X vs Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

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Daiwa Crossfire LT, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10185-100
Daiwa Crossfire LT
Spinning
45.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.68 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €30.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150
Penn International VISW, 80, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370784
Penn International VISW
Multireels
64.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.98 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio3.1:1/1.5:1
Maximum drag29.4kg / 64,82lbs
Weight3205g / 113.05oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €979.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size80
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.76/1435

Conclusion

Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX clearly outshines Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and ball bearings (5). While Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Crossfire LT and Penn International VISW?

Daiwa Crossfire LT 1000X

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.53 out of 10 (220g / 7,76oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations