Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX vs Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX
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Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.56 out of 10
Ergonomics5.89 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight545g / 19.22oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €169.70
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40 LH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 385/0.39

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
75.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.66 out of 10
Ergonomics6.43 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight170g / 6oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €198.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size1000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX edges out Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (5.1:1) and the maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs). Still, Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 102 centimeter / 40.16 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT?
Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 1000DX
- Thanks to its 7 out of 10 (5.1:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
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