Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX vs Shimano Super 4000 GT RD

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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~ €138.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 LW LH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29

Shimano Super 4000 GT RD

Spinning

37.30 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics2 out of 10

Gear ratio4.8:1

Maximum drag3.0 kg - 6.6 lbs

Weight355 g - 12.5oz

Line retireve per crank86 cm / 33.9 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €89.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25-260 / 0.30-180 / 0.35-130 / 0.40-100 lb/yds: 8-240 / 10-200 / 12-160

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX clearly outshines Shimano Super 4000 GT RD, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (14,9kg / 32,85lbs) and weight (500g / 17,64oz). While Shimano Super 4000 GT RD may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Levelwind and Shimano Super 4000 GT RD?

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left 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
Scoring 8.33 out of 10 (500g / 17,64oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel