Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX

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Penn International VISW, 80, right hand, Big Game Fishing Reel, Lever Drag, Gold, 1370784
Penn International VISW
Multireels
64.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.98 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio3.1:1/1.5:1
Maximum drag29.4kg / 64,82lbs
Weight3205g / 113.05oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €979.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size80
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeLever drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.76/1435
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT , 5000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10228-500
Daiwa 23 LEXA LT
Spinning
84.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.56 out of 10
Ergonomics6.07 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight280g / 9.88oz
Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €168.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX edges out Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and the gear ratio (5.2:1). Still, Penn International VISW 80 / Color: GoldX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 5.98 out of 10 and a line retrieve per crank of 102 centimeter / 40.16 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn International VISW and Daiwa 23 LEXA LT?

Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 5000-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • 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 8.13 out of 10 (280g / 9,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.