Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX vs Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX
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Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.91 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight535g / 18.87oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €161.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30 LH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 400/0.4

Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
84.20 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight625g / 22.05oz
Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch
Ball bearings13
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €743.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size6000 XG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/240
Conclusion
Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs). While Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Shimano 20 Stella?
Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX
- Scoring 8.22 out of 10 (535g / 18,87oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
- Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (7), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time
Shimano 20 Stella 6000 XGX
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (13kg / 28,66lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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