Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX vs Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX
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Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €209.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000 HGFJ
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 130/1.3

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 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX clearly outshines Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (9kg / 19,84lbs) and weight (210g / 7,41oz). While Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano 21 Sustain and Penn International VISW?
Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 HGFJX
- With a great drag score 9.2 out of 10 (9kg / 19,84lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Penn International VISW 30 / Color: GoldX
- A 7 out of 10 (5) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
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