Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX vs Shimano Forcemaster 9000 A

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 Forcemaster 9000 A

Multireels

79.60 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.89 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio3.1:1

Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs

Weight1520g / 53.62oz

Line retireve per crank88 centimeter / 34.65 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €849.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size9000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/900

Conclusion

Shimano Forcemaster 9000 A clearly outshines Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs) and total score (7.96 out of 10). While Penn Squall II Conventional 30 LH-Left handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Forcemaster 9000 A is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Shimano Forcemaster 9000 A?

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
Scoring 8.5 out of 10 (7), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time