Daiwa Crossfire LT 4000-CX vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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Daiwa Crossfire LT, 4000-C, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10185-400
Daiwa Crossfire LT
Spinning
49.60 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.86 out of 10
Ergonomics6.03 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight290g / 10.23oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €41.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
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

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX clearly outshines Daiwa Crossfire LT 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (5) and line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch). While Daiwa Crossfire LT 4000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn International VISW 30 / 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?

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

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