Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX vs Delphin IXTREK 5000X

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Penn Squall II Conventional, 40 LH , left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1522174
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
Delphin IXTREK, 5000, 5T, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, 101002774
Delphin IXTREK
Spinning
45.90 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag-
Weight310g / 10.93oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings6+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDELPHIN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €49.95
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size5000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and weight (545g / 19,22oz). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Delphin IXTREK?

Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX

  • Scoring 8.18 out of 10 (545g / 19,22oz), 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

Delphin IXTREK 5000X

  • Thanks to its 6.33 out of 10 (5.0:1) gear ratio, the reel offers a strong balance between torque and quick retrieval