Penn Battle III 6000X vs Daiwa BG 4500X

Penn Battle III, 6000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII6000, 1518036
Penn Battle III
Spinning
67.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.81 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight590g / 20.81oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €113.30
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/310
Daiwa BG, 4500, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-450
Daiwa BG
Spinning
55.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.83 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank109 centimeter / 42.91 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €117.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/320

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 6000X edges out Daiwa BG 4500X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch) and the maximum drag (11,3kg / 24,91lbs). Still, Daiwa BG 4500X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.7:1 and a durability of 7.83 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa BG?

Penn Battle III 6000X

  • Designed with a light drag at 5 out of 10 (11,3kg / 24,91lbs), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
  • A high retrieve rate of 9.9 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly