Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X

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 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW

Spinning

2000x

55.00 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.3 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight210g / 7.41oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €57.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.5 out of 10) and the ball bearings (6). Still, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X holds its own with strengths like a weight of 210g / 7,41oz and a ergonomics of 6.3 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.