Shimano Cardiff 301A vs Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX
Shimano Cardiff 301A
Multireels
34.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.38 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight252g / 8.89oz
Line retireve per crank61cm / 24.01 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €88.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size301
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/285. 0.30/235, 0.40/40 lb/yds:12/230, 14/180
Penn Squall II Conventional
Multireels
55.50 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.91 out of 10
Gear ratio6:1:1
Maximum drag11.3kg / 24,91lbs
Weight535g / 18.87oz
Line retireve per crank102 centimeter / 40.16 inch
Ball bearings7
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €161.90
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 400/0.4
Conclusion
Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 301A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch) and total score (5.55 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 301A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 301A and Penn Squall II Conventional?
Penn Squall II Conventional 30-Right handX
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.47 out of 10 (102 centimeter / 40.16 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
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