Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX

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
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT, 3000D-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10411-305
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT
Spinning
90.80 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €226.80
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000D-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and weight (175g / 6,17oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

  • 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
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX

  • 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.
  • 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques