Daiwa TANACOM 1200X vs Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX

Daiwa TANACOM, 1200, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-125
Daiwa TANACOM
Multireels
72.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.72 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio2.1:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight2040g / 71.96oz
Line retireve per crank59 centimeter / 23.23 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €603.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1200
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.42/1000
Penn Squall II Conventional, 40, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1522173
Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.56 out of 10
Ergonomics5.89 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight545g / 19.22oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €169.70
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Conclusion

Daiwa TANACOM 1200X edges out Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs) and the total score (7.24 out of 10). Still, Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 102 centimeter / 40.16 inch and a weight of 545g / 19,22oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa TANACOM and Penn Squall II Conventional?

Daiwa TANACOM 1200X

  • With a serious drag score of 10 out of 10 (25kg / 55,12lbs), this reel is made to stop big carp in their tracks, even in rough terrain or tight swims

Penn Squall II Conventional 40-Right handX

  • Scoring 8.18 out of 10 (545g / 19,22oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery