Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX
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Penn International VISW
Multireels
67.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.68 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight1590g / 56.09oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €559.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT
Spinning
91.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings11
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €234.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX clearly outshines Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (210g / 7,41oz). While Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Penn International VISW and Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT?
Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX
- A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
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