Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

Penn Slammer IV

Spinning

8500 Hsx

70.80 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag22.6kg / 49,82lbs

Weight870g / 30.69oz

Line retireve per crank127 centimeter / 50 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €294.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8500 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/415

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €226.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and weight (175g / 6,17oz). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish