Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX
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Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
18.40 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag-
Weight630g / 22.22oz
Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m

Penn Squall II Levelwind
Multireels
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4:9:1
Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs
Weight500g / 17.64oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €138.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20 LW LH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29
Conclusion
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (14,9kg / 32,85lbs) and total score (6.63 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Penn Squall II Levelwind?
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX
- A gear ratio of 4:9:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
- At a maximum drag of 14,9kg / 32,85lbs (scoring 5.51 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
- Scoring 8.33 out of 10 (500g / 17,64oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load
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