Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX

Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
49.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank80cm / 31.50 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.25mm/190m

Penn Slammer IV
Spinning
8500 Hsx
70.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag22.6kg / 49,82lbs
Weight870g / 30.69oz
Line retireve per crank127 centimeter / 50 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €294.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8500 HS
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/415
Conclusion
Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (22,6kg / 49,82lbs) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag and Penn Slammer IV?
Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag
- With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9.17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.43 out of 10 (80cm / 31.50 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX
- For 8 out of 10 (22,6kg / 49,82lbs) in drag score, the reel holds up well when you're battling strong fish or fishing near heavy cover
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