The NEW PENN Battle 3 DX is SWEET! How does it compare to the Battle 2, 3, and Penn Spinfisher VI.

This is the new Penn Battle 3 Dx.
Expanding on the already improved Battle 3 they've adding a brass main gear and bearing to help stabilize the spool and a wave spring that overs more range at higher drag settings.
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[@robertdejonge3607]

Great review. I think reel manufacturers are very aware of people like you. For that reason they improved quality in the lower price range, and we fishermen are better off. Thanks! 👊

[@izzy8609]

Currently have a penn battle 3 dx mated to a 8ft tsunami carbon shield 2 and it feels so good and handles big fish so well. There's no fear or worry about the setup and you can crank out monsters with supreme confidence.

[@lopfishing]

Besides all the new bells and whistles that it has this is one of the best things penn has ever done with the color. I work in a tackle shop and people could care less about the upgrades they look at the battle 3 in the case next to the Dx and say let me have the sliver one. I’m easily selling 6x more dx’s that battle 3 based on color before I even explain the difference’s

[@baseballgod8065]

The main gear beauty pageant was epic. 🤣🤣

[@rollen-n5984]

you are the best in fishing reels. many thanks from me in northern lappland in sweden.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Thanks brotha

[@jeremyphillips6229]

I like my battle 2 but much prefer my Daiwa bg overall. These seem like great upgrades from the battle 2. I'd really like to see the battle 3 and high speed version, along with the dx models in depth compared with a BG. Feel like the comp just got tighter with this new lineup.

[@shakeme3290]

Your Battle 2 is basically a Pursuit 3

[@rocknut88]

Wow very surprising to see a brass main gear in a sub $150 reel. Do we know if penn will put the DX series reel out as a combo package? That would be interesting to see.

[@1FishinAddict]

Penn have had brass main gears in the older ssv . They were great quality until a period they went cheap with Haibo fishing company and rebranded a bunch of crap. It’s good to see they go back to their roots.

[@pvancelette]

Thanks for doing this!!! I now own four of these Penn Battle III DX 4000 reels. I have had years and years of wonderful use with older Penn Battle II 4000. Extra special when I listen to you being impressed!!! I trust your reviews!!!

[@beni7928]

Would be overkill for those wet noodle rods they pair them with

[@sf_angler]

Great video! If you can get your hands on one, could you do a video on the new Penn low profile reels?

[@chuck750ss8]

I bought the 3000 Dx. Besides getting the brass gear, power knob and wave spring you are supporting independent tackle dealers. Dealer exclusive.

[@allaboutfishing1699]

DX is dealer exclusive. It's for small independent tackle shops to sell.

[@zachk8443]

Does it really have a graphite rotor? I thought that all battle 3:s, regular and DX, were all aluminium.

[@dannycarlson3776]

“Dx” stands for dealer exclusive

[@fish-o-rama]

No. the ’X’ means silver and ’D’ for dark 😂 3:53

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@fish-o-rama he is asking because at 3:52 he said he doesn’t even know what it means

[@tunanorth]

Correct!

[@lisandrovalencia8802]

No, it stands for D-Generation X 😂

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@lisandrovalencia8802 no it doesn’t lol

[@lukemarais41]

I am a HUGE PENN FANBOY. I am South African and I fish rock and surf. I have the PENN BATTLE 3 6000 (which over here has a brass main gear) and I have a PENN FIERCE 3 6000. Both reels have done a bit of battle with some fish and I've been very impressed. This is the best and most in depth review I have watched on KZbin. Thank you

[@lukemarais41]

@@watching-thats-it I think the Authority has a stainless steel rotor.

[@lukemarais41]

@@watching-thats-it I'm in the same boat. That's why I bought the Battle. It has a brass rotor that is as smooth as butter 😁

[@lukemarais41]

@@watching-thats-it apologies, I confused the rotor with the main gear.

[@W_Szymon]

Are you planning to review PENN Clash II? I am very curious about your opinion regarding that reel.

[@herbertmeade348]

You are the AVE of fishing reel breakdown...good job learned a lot

[@keenang4705]

Would you take the battle 3 dx 2500 over a spinfisher v 2500 for kayak fishing

[@taylorcaputo3013]

I would love to know this as well .

[@crispychris9492]

It think dx is supposed to mean dealer exclusive. I was looking at the battle 3 3000 and and the spinfisher vi 3500. I wasn’t sure about the new battle as it just came out. Knew the spinfisher had a good reputation so bought that. After a about an hour or two of use, when I would reel in my lure I would feel clicking or something like that, and it just didn’t feel right when I would reel. Eventually it started to feel rough and noisy when reeling in. Now over the past couple weeks the reel sometimes binds up when the spool is at the top of its oscillation. Next time I used it blackfishing the reel would bind up when reeling in a fish. The only thing that probably screwed something up is when other reel started binding up, the trip before that the rod rack at the dock broke and feel in the water with that reel in that rack. It was only under the water for a minute at most before we could get the rack back. Rinsed my setups that feel in the water when I got home. Supposed to be a sealed reel. Not like it’s been constantly getting dunked or sitting under water for an hour. I’m thinking about sending it back to penn when the season is over

[@wakachaka4414]

Is it possible to buy just the brass or aluminum main gear part from the DX or III and put it in a Battle II? I already own a Battle II, why not just upgrade the part instead of buying a whole new reel considering not much else changed. Anybody have any insight?

[@FloatTubeCharlie]

So with that being said which reel should I get for inshore the dx or daiwa fuego or bg

[@Only1JuHef]

Exactly all that and no pick

[@slipngrip]

Protip: Fill up the gaps inside/between the line roller assebly with high-viscosity oil i.e. bicycle chain lubricant, and it works like Daiwa's magshield. Even better than the magshield, because those chain lubricants are purposefully engineered to stand up against water, dust, salt, and every evil stuff you can imagine out there. The oil's surface tension keeps them from leaking out(that's why you need the high viscosity) and sheds off water like magic. Don't go cheap and get the good synthetic oils because they are still a ton cheaper than fishing reel lubricants.

[@vaughn1804]

Good to know! 👍💯💥

[@slipngrip]

The key is to inject the oil up to the point where you can get the visual of the shimmering liuqid inside the gap between the line roller and the bail arm

[@TackleAdvisors]

Ehhh not what I would recommend... It'll become a sand magnet. I grease my line roller bearings but try to make sure it stays in the bearing and I oil the hub

[@mwintomatic8112]

Your reviews are incredible! I just found your site. The next time I’m looking for a reel I’ll be coming here first! Seriously...you are the reel whisperer!

[@JustinCaseJustin]

A ball bearing can be ADD to the regular Battle 3 , at the spool shaft ? Please i need an answer .Thank you in advance !

[@UWPcustombaits]

mine makes the "chut chut chut" noise that you described new out he box and its driving me nuts lol

[@tomporgy1143]

Lol 😂

[@rchydrozz751]

I do wish they would get away from the huge door knob handles. Or maybe offer an option of other handles to pick from.

[@what1864]

okuma azores has a bottom stack drag washer for $140.00 , wonder if you can upgrade battle 2 zink gears with battle 3 dx brass gears ?

[@chrisjones720]

I have a Penn Pursuit 3 and Had a Battle II 4000. Just ordered the DX 3000

[@tackleboxtonyy]

Dx vs bg?

[@colsoncustoms8994]

Wait, the DX has a graphite rotor? I thought the standard battle has an aluminum rotor, my 8000 battle 2 does anyways. If it is graphite, does the standard battle 3 have that as well or just the DX?

[@tomporgy1143]

Graphite = plastic : (

[@sambradley5981]

What parts would I need to change to make a fierce 3 into a battle 3

[@paulmoss7940]

Dang ,you musta had several cups of coffee before you started this one. Anywho ,I had to look hard ,but found one .delivered for $119.95 three mo. after this review. Hope it has a flounder in its future.

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

When you weighed the main gears you still had the baring attached to the dx main gear.

[@KarlSebastianGovender20]

How does the battle dx compare to the spin fisher 6 ?

[@ulyssesbullock7261]

I have a battle 3 5000 do you think it can handle small to medium Halibut in Alaska?

[@Spl33f]

So at that similar price point, would you go with a Spinfisher 6 or the Battle 3 DX ?

[@Floridaoutdoor]

Good question. I'm curious too

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

For the price or just overall quality

[@Floridaoutdoor]

@@eastcoastoutdoors902 bang for the buck

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

@@Floridaoutdoor for the price you can’t beat a battle 3 DX from how impressed he was with the seals and the overall bearings. He also said penn would send some replacements if they ever got rusted. I just ordered myself some

[@seamurda100]

Depends on whether your reel gets splashed a lot. If not, go DX. If it does get splashed often, go spinfisher. I beach fish so spinfisher for me but on boat or pier I would go with the DX. Just my 2 cents.

[@gabrielduarte3904]

28:30 didnt the brass gear had a bearing on it?? maybe that is why it weights so much more..?

[@jasonstokley7274]

On 6000 size and up, there is little difference between the DX and the regular Battle 3. Both have the brass main and pinion gear and have a round power handle.

[@TubeYou7]

So the only difference would be the bearing supported drag and the color on the 6000 up?

[@jasonstokley7274]

@@TubeYou7 yes

[@yajtramer6913]

Awesome I love penn reels

[@MrTeteelgoldo]

Recently bought a spinfisher VI 4500 and is a huge mess, windknots and winknots.....i can not use any Penn reel with the spool full like the one on yourvideo. I use 20 pound braid and the problem only stops when the amount of line is clearly below the black line on the spool marker.

[@deanmiller6177]

I have a Spinfisher Vl6500 with 40lb braid and and have no issues with it with a full spool..the way to fix a simple problem like what you are experiencing is to take a cloth or rag and lightly soak it with warm water and hold your line tightly in the rag while spooling the reel instead of your fingers.this little trick helps take the twists out of your line while spooling it.

[@taylormarcel1561]

Omg I love the main gear Beauty pageant 😂 you literally have me DYING every vid 🤣 love you bro

[@taylormarcel1561]

And I have notifications on for your channel, but I just now got notified like wtf 🤬

[@TubeYou7]

Penn battle 3 DX vs Daiwa BG in 8000? I know the Daiwa bigger in the same size but it's really not too much heavier.

[@WereAllThatBored]

I wonder how many manufacturers have stopped cutting corners knowing their product will be torn apart on this channel?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Zero... Lol

[@WereAllThatBored]

@@TackleAdvisors not true lol

[@georgeadan5130]

This gonna be a shameful channel for them bad manufacturers,good job Advisor.

[@micheltremblay4774]

I bought a Battle 3 Dx 8000 today, should be fine paired with a 12 ft rod for shore fishing. I wanted a Daiwa BG 8000 but they are nowhere to be found in Canada and my second choice was the Battle 3 8000 until I saw the Battle 3 DX model $50.00 cheaper. I had to get it and I did. Thanks for the info and for what to check inside the beast that the 8000 seems to be at 27.7 oz.

[@mustafaomar8010]

Sir pleassssse can please give the exact bearing AR clutch bearing size

[@jakelencher817]

the main gear beauty pageant had me dead XD

[@davidlove7825]

I love Shimano in the smaller stuff but cross over to Penn for larger reels. Much cheaper, great quality, simple construction for service.

[@mysterious_codm6812]

Hello,I'm wanting to start fishing again,so in the look out for a reel,max I wanna spend is around 100-160,I've been seeing the Daiwa bg6500,but seeing the Penn battle for around the same price,now I'm not sure,similar drag of 25-33,which is more recommended

[@l.i.archer5379]

The DX means Dealer Exclusive. You can't find the DX line in just any bait & tackle shop. Thank God, I live 15 minutes from J&H Tackle.

[@PhillyJohnny]

Hope you can get your hands on a Penn Slammer IV soon for a tear down! The rep said DX stands for Dealer Exclusive - meaning Penn will not be selling them directly on their website.

[@Mikesalas1989]

I caught big ass fish on my penn battle 3 -6000 series for $200 and the same time caught fish bigger off a daiwa d-wave I bought for $40 so it ain’t how much u spend on a rod and reel it’s the fisherman

[@ena-heraki-minio]

Great video Scoob, an amazing reel on paper, wondering how it performs in real life. It seems like Penn finally created a Lite version of their slammer - which was totally missing from their line up. Sidenote - Being totally subjective here, but dunno why you got so pumped up with the aesthetics, going all silver on this reel is totally a downgrade to my eyes. Really loved the black + accent scheme penn had going for the last decade.

[@lukaj2224]

On the other hand I really like the silver-black paintjob. Especially if you have a blue braid. I fell in love with the reel and I had to buy it. :D (Even tough I like the black and gold version too! ) For now, I am more than satisfied.

[@Azizur84]

Agreed

[@sunshinecycling]

Apparently DX stands for "Dealer Exclusive". And you got your wish....Slammer gets a DX version as well.

[@docbobber]

After watching this I don't feel so bad now that I bought the battle 3 dx 800 for my 11ft pen prevail rod. Thanks for the info. I usually clean my own reels so this was a help

[@kennywee1190]

Hi, is the knob rivetted to the DX & battle 3 handle? Do we need to drill them to exchange to OEM knob?

[@ayieazlan7573]

So between spinfisher and battle 3 dx which one is the best?

[@oceanmark2960]

Hi.. comparing with this 2 reel which one is best , penn battle (3)6000 vs daiwa bg Magsealed.. I am planning to buy I am little confused which 1 to buy plz your suggestion.. Targeting for Big Fish like a GT barramundi.. For one time investment ..I am from India budget problems so which is good reel please suggest.. Thanks

[@hatetheotherside118]

I use bg magseal 3000 almost 2year still smooth af...i use to big barra to 10-20kg bara

[@mustafaomar8010]

Sir please do answer is the rotor metal or graphite

[@austinking9638]

Have you gotten your hands on a battle 3 hs? If so, how does it compare to the dx? Thank you so much!

[@J.R.AirPiX]

Do you a video comparison between the DX and the battle 3 high speed?? And what is the advantage of having a brass main gear vs the aluminum?

[@wilk7958]

Penn battle dx vs Shimano spheros inshore?

[@speediercuber278]

dx means dealer exclusive which means it has different interiors and colors (colours)

[@jihohan6677]

Between the DX and Daiwa BG, what would you recommend? There is at least $30 difference right now (Maybe $40 with discounts), DX being the more expensive option.

[@paulmoss7940]

I have both in 2500 size ,and both are great. The DX is a bit heavier and a lil more friction on the retrieve. Paired with Penn new B3 7plus rod, parabolic awesome, and the BG on their system 7ft rod. Best combos for the money in my book for light inshore. 20lb.braid.

[@johntuttle9544]

Penn will hold up to salt better by far.

[@tombattino3319]

What’s the difference between these reels and the Penn battle 3 LE reel on the white rod, bought the battle 3 LE combo but I’m not sure what LE means no matter where I look can’t get any info on it

[@Peeler86]

Is this reel better than the spinfisher vi?

[@frankiev-tech4630]

I likey! I like the color as well! But if you say Penn wants to compete with the Stradic FL...but sorry not even close. I own the FL 4000 and battle 3 4000 sizes and the smoothness and lightness on the Stradic waaaay better...and I have them on both with 15lb braid and hands down the Stradic out casts the Battle like I'd say 10 to 15 more yards especially when using swimbaits. But the Battle 3 is more improved though on smoothness than the previous. The DX is still something I might get as well...it looks like a nice finesse reel.

[@monsieurgodzylla5748]

je viens d'en acheter un et je le trouve très beau et solide, il lui manque le système débrayable pour la pèche posé mais ça peut ramener tout ce qui mord. si j'ai compris c'est un bon compromis pour ne pas prendre un moulinet casting faisant treuil. là avec un peut de chance il y a moyen de ramener le poisson avant qu'il se mette vraiment a chercher a fuir.

[@ItzikTsabba]

The battle iii 4000 high speed have a brass main gear that is larger than the gear on the regular battle iii 4000 and the 4000dx

[@wormway_69]

Good to know.

[@TackleAdvisors]

correct, that is a function of gear ratio

[@nodayatthebeach]

Excellent review. Curious to ask you because clearly you know reels, would it be worth it to upgrade my Penn 4000 LE with the brass gear from a DX?

[@daddyramg]

Wich reel is better Spinfisher vi Spinfisher v Battle iii I wanna buy one of these 3 Please help!!!

[@saltymc987]

If your going on Kayak or fishing wavy spot whit salty wind and splash go with the Spinfisher vi otherwise the BTiii or SF V is Ok.

[@I_am_archie]

Lol, stop throw'n da reels. Damn.. lol. I was thinking about the spinfisher lc 5500 for a surf / lake rod...

[@eastcoastoutdoors902]

And the parts lmao I was like damn even if I had that many reels I would still treat them like mu babies

[@I_am_archie]

@@eastcoastoutdoors902 I want to catch snook. But I'm in Utah.

[@tonyhj23]

Battle3 8000HS. Vs Battle3 8000DX You should do a comparison on both of those those are the brand new ones that just came out it would be nice to see which one is better

[@patrickspehnkouch2345]

Does the 4500 DX have the same size drive gear as a spinfisher VI4500LL? I assume buying the main gear from Penn for the 2500 or 4500 DX and swapping it into the spinfisher wouldn't be worth the minor strength increase vs the alu/brass composite it currently has?

[@sebastianalzate2797]

How can I put a black handle, and an EVA foam power knob on my 4500 slammer 3? Are there parts from other reels that would fit?

[@gowrestle160]

that braid color is :fire:

[@TheDrummer846]

is this channel still going? haven't seen any recent uploads??

[@stevemartin4249]

Carolina-bred, fishing 'otaku' (fishing nut) here in Japan (38 years now) ... loving your patter. In another era, good enough to make a television show out of it. But I couldn't help but to notice some parallels between the way car manufacturing in the U.S. and Japan had gone for awhile. The do-it-yourself thing was quickly faded out in the Japanese post-war economy, long before the American handy-man started going the way of the Dodo. But like you said, while Penns are still user-friendly service-able, Japanese reels are increasingly leaving that business model. In my twilight years, I'm heading more towards the finesse / ultra-light end of both fresh and salt water ... and recently replaced a couple of old Shimano Twin Power 1000s with Daiwa Luvias 2000 shallow spools ... great for my intended purposes (caught a few pecker-sized jack crevalle at Shimoda a couple of weeks ago), but impossible to service. What is frustrating is that neither Daiwa nor Shimano will service reels older than 5 years ... basically creating a 5 year rentier business model - unless you can find a small 3rd party shop that services them. And this makes no sense to a user who buys a Stella as a legacy reel to hand down decades later. Just an old salt mumbling to himself here. Cheers from Japan, and wondering if you got that Daiwa handle knob from Hedgehog? I thought I'd try my Japanese language chops with them ... only to find they use translation software, and automatically switched to English when they saw my name. 😂

[@jasonstokley7274]

"Pecker sized" 😂😂😂

[@stevemartin4249]

@@jasonstokley7274 Yeah ... too bad I can't post photos of those brutes here ... must be every bit of 75 ... uh ... millimeters. Erect. 😂

[@ryand8461]

@@stevemartin4249 Hey, i also live in Japan. Where are you located? Maybe we could go fishin!

[@wstepnout7215]

Battle 2 WIND KNOTS so I'm not crazy.........i was wondering what the hell is causing all this wind knots. I was thinking line but now I see others have the same issue. Thanks

[@dirtyharry7616]

excellant video very informative and thorough just bought a 2500 yesterday love the price with a brass main cant see paying more for a shimano or daiwa grew up with penn's would rather spend more$$$ on the rod's i use

[@joelsanford3141]

Guess I lucked out I have 2 battle ii and never had the issue with wind knots

[@mwintomatic8112]

I just bought the last two 2500 battle 3 dx reels in stock at Captain Harry’s for my upcoming Canada fishing trip. I don’t know whether to thank you or curse you for making me spend $250. (I tried your link first but they were sold out). Have you fished with these reels yet?

[@hmichaelhowlett2940]

The weight comparison of the main gear was interesting but I was curious as to the total weight comparison of each real?

[@frankgordonsmith4795]

does the dx have a metal or graphite rotor, in the vid you said it was graphite but i thought the battle line had metal rotors

[@Crazeehunter-v6b]

Bro.. Spinfisher Vl 4500 or battle 3 dx 5000..which one is better for rock fishing

[@ardiwinanda2532]

Bater is battle III DX or spinfisher vi?

[@robertbrandywine]

I thought the DX stood for Deluxe, but another review said it means "Dealer Exclusive".

[@TackleAdvisors]

Dealer exclusive which ended up being bullshit....they ended up all over the place.

[@freddyassalt1190]

dx = dealer exclusive only some stores sell it ( here in australia)

[@307mtb]

I have a battle 2 in the 1000 size and get wind knots all the time, I figured it was just me or the line I was using

[@edbranch3239]

Great video! I really enjoy your content.

[@J.R.AirPiX]

Is the Battle 3 high speed a good quality reel ?

[@gioisraeli]

love your videos my amigo. is it possible to switch the handle from battle 3 to spinfisher VI? do they match? thanks a lot

[@mercertevyn]

Would you suggest this over the spinfisher?

[@tannertj2185]

Compare some 50 dollar budget reels like the penn pursuit iii

[@nicholasmapes]

I have a pursuit II 4000, and honestly, I like it. I have it on one of my backup rigs. I've had it for a while, and never taken it apart or cleaned it. I've also caught some large fish (for me, 30-40 lb black drum and some 20-30 lb salmon) with no issues. I'd recommend a pursuit if you are looking for something cheap on a backup rig, or if you don't do a ton of fishing.

[@derrickdzurko2068]

I purchased one of these HS 6000 - Penn has some issues, besides bearings, the crosswind gear has no shim or washer under the bottom and making the plastic stread all over the gears. I was told by a penn tech - replace the unit get a slammer 3 - which I ended up doing.. Buy a Fierce and get good drag washers.

[@stephend3494]

Can you take the DX gear and put it in the regular battle??

[@simongorman1180]

Never mind the reels. Where did you get that screwdriver???? all mine are green.... real nice.

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

The reason why people complain about there drag binding up is probably because when they go to store their reels or just leave it for 2 weeks without use or like month they don't turn there drag back down to lowest setting and then they damage there drag system. Because its literally pinching an damaging ur whatever material it uses for drag like carbon disk etc and then it ends up locking up when they catch nice size fish an mess up whole reel seen that couple times.

[@UnseenSpirit]

That's a good point. I often forget to change the drag

[@jcg8005]

When are you doing the Penn slammer 4 DX IT LOOK AMAZING

[@NHseacoast]

Vsr y informative! Subscribed! I hsd3 several penn ssvi I enjoy them callme a spin fish 6 fan boy! 😂

[@stevestory8483]

Great video Scoob!! Thoughts on how this compares to the Spheros 3K? Have you thought of doing a new best $100ish dollar fee comparison shootout

[@Kaptainrdean]

Spheros has already been reviewed and it's a bit shit. Last winner of best $100 reel was the bg.

[@stevestory8483]

@@Kaptainrdean I’ve watched both of those videos and he did not say the Spheros 3k was a bad real

[@Kaptainrdean]

Steve Story You're right, it was just average. Putting a bushing instead of a 2nd bearing to support the main gear was an instant deal breaker for me.