Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX vs Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX
Shimano Twin Power FE
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings9+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €399.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000XGFE
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120
Penn Slammer IV
Spinning
8500 Hsx
70.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag22.6kg / 49,82lbs
Weight870g / 30.69oz
Line retireve per crank127 centimeter / 50 inch
Ball bearings9
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €294.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size8500 HS
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/415
Conclusion
Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX clearly outshines Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch) and weight (265g / 9,35oz). While Penn Slammer IV 8500 HSX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Twin Power FE and Penn Slammer IV?
Shimano Twin Power FE 5000XGFEX
- With a score like 8.23 out of 10 (265g / 9,35oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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