Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

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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 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD, 4012QD, left and right hand, Match & Feeder Reel, Front Drag, 10516-412
Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
91.10 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag380kg / 837.76lbs
Weight380g / 13404oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33858 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €249.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4012QD
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (8) and line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33858 inch). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD?

Daiwa 24 TDR Match & Feeder QD

  • A line retrieve score of 8.1 out of 10 86 centimeter / 33858 inch), this reel offers quick and smooth line pickup, ideal for keeping up during active feeder sessions
  • With a ball bearing score of 10 out of 10 (8), this reel feels exceptionally smooth and responsive, an ideal choice for demanding feeder and match fishing