Shimano Talica II 10IIX vs Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX

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Shimano Talica II

Multireels

88.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.53 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight520g / 18.34oz

Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €420.00
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size10II
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 20/270

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 Talica II 10IIX clearly outshines Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and ball bearings (6). While Penn 2020 Clash II 4000 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Talica II 10IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano Talica II 10IIX

Scoring 8.27 out of 10 (520g / 18,34oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With a high retrieve rate of 9.13 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Scoring 8 out of 10 (6), this reel feels solid and smooth at the same time