Penn Battle III 6000X vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 20IIX

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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
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II, 20II, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, SPM20II
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II
Multireels
85.30 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1/2.3:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight980g / 34.57oz
Line retireve per crank118 centimeter / 46.46 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €264.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20II
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 30/470

Conclusion

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 20IIX edges out Penn Battle III 6000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (20kg / 44,09lbs) and the total score (8.53 out of 10). Still, Penn Battle III 6000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 104 centimeter / 40.94 inch and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II?

Penn Battle III 6000X

  • 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