Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR 2500SX

Penn Battle III, 8000 HS, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000HS, 1518039
Penn Battle III
Spinning
69.60 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight785g / 27.7oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €127.60
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 HS
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/335
Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR, 2500S              , left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 1500956
Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR
Spinning
2500sx
63.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics6.2 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight240g / 8.47oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandABU GARCIA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €71.20
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500S
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/100

Conclusion

Both Penn Battle III 8000 HSX and Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR 2500SX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX offers a maximum drag of 13,6kg / 29,98lbs, while Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR 2500SX stands out for a weight of 240g / 8,47oz. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR?

Abu GARCIA SUPERIOR 2500SX

  • With a score like 8.4 out of 10 (240g / 8,47oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles