Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

Feeder And Match

90.70 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.51 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight455g / 16.05oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €312.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size25
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and total score (9.07 out of 10). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 21 TOURNAMENT FEEDER 25QD

With 9.1 out of 10 score (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) (line retrieve), this reel excels in speed which makes it perfect for rapid match fishing where every second counts