Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX vs Penn Battle III 3000X

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Shimano Stradic SWB, 8000PG, left and right hand, Sea fishing reel, Front Drag, STSW80PGB
Shimano Stradic SWB
Seafishing
90.10 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.82 out of 10
Ergonomics5.44 out of 10
Gear ratio4.9:1
Maximum drag16kg / 35.27lbs
Weight670g / 23.63oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €245.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000PG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/275
Penn Battle III, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII3000, 1518032
Penn Battle III
Spinning
72.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.73 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight330g / 11.64oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €96.10
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Conclusion

Shimano Stradic SWB 8000PGX edges out Penn Battle III 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (670g / 23,63oz) and the total score (9.01 out of 10). Still, Penn Battle III 3000X holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 6.2:1 and a maximum drag of 6,8kg / 14,99lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Stradic SWB and Penn Battle III?

There are not much differences between the two comparables