Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X

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 22 Exist LT
Spinning
88.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.47 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight160g / 5.64oz
Line retireve per crank72 centimeter / 28.35 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €668.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X edges out Penn Battle III 8000 HSX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (160g / 5,64oz) and the line retrieve per crank (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch). Still, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 6 and a maximum drag of 13,6kg / 29,98lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 22 Exist 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
Daiwa 22 Exist LT 2500X
- With a score like 8.93 out of 10 (160g / 5,64oz), 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 5.29 out of 10 (72 centimeter / 28.35 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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