Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX vs Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX

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Shimano TLD II A

Multireels

88.50 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio3.5:1 / 1.4:1

Maximum drag37kg / 81.57lbs

Weight1625g / 57.32oz

Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €285.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size50 II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Penn 2020 Clash II

Spinning

59.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio7.0:1

Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs

Weight323g / 11.39oz

Line retireve per crank112 centimeter / 44.09 inch

Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

BrandPENN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €208.50
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 HS
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/280

Conclusion

Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX clearly outshines Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch) and ball bearings (4). While Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano TLD II A and Penn 2020 Clash II?

Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX

For a score of 5 out of 10 (3.5:1 / 1.4:1) in gear ratio, the reel leans towards power over speed, making it handy when you need that extra muscle during tough fights
With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load