Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX

Penn Slammer IV, 8500 HS, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1545770
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 23 EXCELER LT, 2000D, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-200
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
56.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight180g / 6.35oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €74.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000D
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX edges out Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (5.5 out of 10) and the maximum drag (22,6kg / 49,82lbs). Still, Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 5 and a weight of 180g / 6,35oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2000DX

  • With a score like 8.8 out of 10 (180g / 6,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency