Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX vs Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX

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Penn International VISW, 30, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370779
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 Regal LT, 2000 D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10116-205
Daiwa Regal LT
Spinning
46.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.37 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight190g / 6.7oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €52.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000 D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX clearly outshines Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (5) and line retrieve per crank (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch). While Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn International VISW and Daiwa Regal LT?

Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations

Daiwa Regal LT 2000 DX

  • A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
  • With a score like 8.73 out of 10 (190g / 6,7oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.