Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

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 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW

Spinning

4000-cx

63.10 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.1 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight270g / 9.52oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €67.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Both Penn Battle III 8000 HSX and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX offers a durability of 8.5 out of 10, while Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX stands out for a line retrieve per crank of 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 4000-C / JB4 0.25MM YELLOW 4000-CX

With a score like 8.2 out of 10 (270g / 9,52oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques