Penn Battle III 8000 HSX vs Daiwa TANASENSOR

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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 TANASENSOR, 500, right hand, Line Counter Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10815-501
Daiwa TANASENSOR
Multireels
69.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.63 out of 10
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.3:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight520g / 18.34oz
Line retireve per crank74 centimeter / 29.13 inch
Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €189.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.41/380

Conclusion

Both Penn Battle III 8000 HSX and Daiwa TANASENSOR perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Penn Battle III 8000 HSX offers a ball bearings of 6, while Daiwa TANASENSOR stands out for a line retrieve per crank of 74 centimeter / 29.13 inch. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Penn Battle III and Daiwa TANASENSOR?

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 TANASENSOR

  • Scoring 8.27 out of 10 (520g / 18,34oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • A score of 6.29 out of 10 (74 centimeter / 29.13 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot