Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

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Shimano TLD II A

Multireels

74.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.66 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.0:1 / 1.7:1

Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs

Weight1025g / 36.16oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €199.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Penn Battle III Long Cast

Spinning

8000 Lcx

53.60 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.59 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.0:1

Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs

Weight748g / 26.39oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €177.40
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000 LC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/485

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX clearly outshines Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.66 out of 10) and gear ratio (4.0:1 / 1.7:1). While Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TLD II A and Penn Battle III Long Cast?

Shimano TLD II A 20 IIX

A gear ratio of 4.0:1 / 1.7:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.