Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX vs Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS

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

Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS

Multireels

78.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.0:1/1.5:1

Maximum drag19kg / 41.89 lbs

Weight1625g / 57.32oz

Line retireve per crank111/41 cm - 43.70/16.14 inch

Ball bearings4 ARB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €337.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size50 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 50/700. 80/440

Conclusion

Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS clearly outshines Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (19kg / 41.89 lbs) and gear ratio (4.0:1/1.5:1). While Penn Squall II Conventional 40 LH-Left handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Conventional and Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS?

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

Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS

A gear ratio of 4.0:1/1.5:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
With a serious drag score of 10 out of 10 (19kg / 41.89 lbs), this reel is made to stop big carp in their tracks, even in rough terrain or tight swims
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.