Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX vs Shimano Cardiff 401A

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

Shimano Cardiff 401A
Multireels
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.24 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight337g / 11.89oz
Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €95.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size401
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds
Conclusion
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (14,9kg / 32,85lbs) and line retrieve per crank (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Penn Squall II Levelwind and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW-Right handX
- At a maximum drag of 14,9kg / 32,85lbs (scoring 5.51 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
- With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
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