Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 vs Penn Battle III 2000X

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Daiwa Nzon Distance 25

Feeder And Match

52.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.64 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight530g / 18.7oz

Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Penn Battle III

Spinning

74.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability7.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.12 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4.5kg / 9,92lbs

Weight265g / 9.35oz

Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.20/220

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 2000X clearly outshines Daiwa Nzon Distance 25, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (6) and weight (265g / 9,35oz). While Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Battle III 2000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Nzon Distance 25 and Penn Battle III?

Penn Battle III 2000X

With a score like 8.23 out of 10 (265g / 9,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.