Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX vs Shimano Twin Power FE 2000SFEX

Penn Battle III Long Cast, 8000 LC, left and right hand, Long cast spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000LC , 1519206
Penn Battle III Long Cast
Spinning
8000 Lcx
53.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.0:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight748g / 26.39oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €177.40
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/485
Shimano Twin Power FE, 2000SFE , left and right hand, Stationary Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPC2000SFE
Shimano Twin Power FE
Spinning
77.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.55 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank69 centimeter / 27.17 inch
Ball bearings9+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €365.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000SFE
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/105

Conclusion

Shimano Twin Power FE 2000SFEX clearly outshines Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX, offering significantly better performance in weight (175g / 6,17oz) and gear ratio (5.1:1). While Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 2000SFEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III Long Cast and Shimano Twin Power FE?

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
  • 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

Shimano Twin Power FE 2000SFEX

  • Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
  • With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.