Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX

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

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 Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in weight (210g / 7,41oz) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX 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 Slammer IV and Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 4000D-CX

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.
6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques