Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

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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 LEOBRITZ 300 JL, left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-300
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.9 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €699.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and weight (540g / 19,05oz). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
  • With a high retrieve rate of 9 out of 10 (8), this reel is built for quick line recovery
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.