Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX vs Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X

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 QR 750 / QC 750
Spinning
47.70 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.71 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank58 centimeter / 22.83 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €32.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel sizeQR 750
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/100
Conclusion
Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX clearly outshines Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (22,6kg / 49,82lbs) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Penn Slammer IV and Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750?
Daiwa QR 750 / QC 750 QR 750X
- 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.
- A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers
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