Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX vs Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX

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Penn Squall II Levelwind

Multireels

66.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.97 out of 10

Gear ratio4:9:1

Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs

Weight500g / 17.64oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €130.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 LW
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.6 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.20
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.