Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

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Penn Battle III, 8000 HS, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000HS, 1518039
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 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD, 4012QD, left and right hand, Match & Feeder Reel, Front Drag, 10516-412
Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
91.10 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag380kg / 837.76lbs
Weight380g / 13404oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33858 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €249.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4012QD
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD clearly outshines Penn Battle III 8000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33858 inch) and total score (9.11 out of 10). While Penn Battle III 8000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD?

Penn Battle III 8000 HSX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

  • A line retrieve score of 8.1 out of 10 86 centimeter / 33858 inch), this reel offers quick and smooth line pickup, ideal for keeping up during active feeder sessions