Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX
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Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
84.10 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight670g / 23.63oz
Line retireve per crank129 centimeter / 50.79 inch
Ball bearings13
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €895.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size18000 HG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/310

Penn International VISW
Multireels
67.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.68 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.1:1/1.4:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight1590g / 56.09oz
Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €559.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/1270
Conclusion
Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX edges out Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (25kg / 55,12lbs) and the durability (9.5 out of 10). Still, Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 104 centimeter / 40.94 inch and a ball bearings of 5, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano 20 Stella and Penn International VISW?
Shimano 20 Stella 18000 HGX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (25kg / 55,12lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (104 centimeter / 40.94 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
- A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
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