Daiwa Crossfire LT 4000-CX vs Penn International VISW 80 / 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, 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 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (5) and durability (5.98 out of 10). While Daiwa Crossfire LT 4000-CX 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 4000-CX

  • 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 8.07 out of 10 (290g / 10,23oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.

Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX

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