Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X vs Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Penn 2020 Clash II

Spinning

67.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.59 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight200g / 7.05oz

Line retireve per crank56 centimeter / 22.05 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €177.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/255

Shimano TLD II A

Multireels

88.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio3.5:1 / 1.4:1

Maximum drag37kg / 81.57lbs

Weight1625g / 57.32oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €285.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size50 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX clearly outshines Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and maximum drag (37kg / 81,57lbs). While Penn 2020 Clash II 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn 2020 Clash II and Shimano TLD II A?

Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX

With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load