Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX

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
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €661.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizePC 2500D-H
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter) and weight (170g / 6oz). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 22 Exist LT PC 2500D-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
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 PC 2500D-HX
- With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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