Thanks for the review, your sarcasm and wit are entertaining :) You sold me on the slammer, I am one who can't or would not be able to tell the difference between the 2, plus I like the black and gold color better LOL

Excellent video, man 👍

Thanks. for the. video. I really enjoyed the content. Nice reel.

Hello and thank you for your very informative videos! After watching several of your videos, I decided to buy a Penn Slammer (DX) but still need to order it. I have two questions that I hope you can answer. So far, Shimano 4000 reels have been ideal for my purposes. Penn has the reputation of being significantly heavier, but after thorough research, this no longer seems to be the case to me. According to Penn, a Penn Slammer IV 2500 has a line capacity of 160 m / 0.28 mm. According to Shimano, a Shimano Stradic FL 4000 has a line capacity of 120 m / 0.30 mm. When i normalize those numbers to a 0.30 mm line i get the following values: Penn Slammer 2500: Capacity for 0.30 mm line: approx. 139.38 meters. Shimano Stradic 4000: Capacity for 0.30 mm line: 120 meters. According to this calculation, the Penn Slammer 2500 even has about 20 metres more line capacity when using the same line than the Shimano 4000. The Slammer in the 2500 size weighs only 50 grams more than the Stradic 4000, which I would overlook in my choice if I get a more water proofed reel in return. The only difference then is the drag power, which is 3 kg higher in the Stradic compared to the Slammer, but I can also overlook this. Question 1: Does this mean that a Shimano 4000 corresponds more closely to a Penn 2500 than lets say a 3500 or even 4000, or have I overlooked something important? Question 2: Do you now have an impression of the durability of the Slammer DX compared to the standard Slammer? I would greatly appreciate a brief response. Best regards from Switzerland!

NowI know! Thanks a lot really helped

I think the washer material difference might have to do with the softer material acting as a thrust bushing. If it was brass on brass or steel on steel there might be a welding or oxidation issue.

your videos should have a lot more views great video

I lost a 100# snook and I can’t help but think of I just had one more sealed bearing installed in my thumb I would’ve landed that beast!

Fantastic intro

a man who knows more than he talks , straight to the subject , great review as always Q if ur time miight allows , lately i was playing with my two reels shimano stella 6000hgc n penn authority 4500 handle power knob , i noticed the shimano power knob would run alot longer than that of authority , which i relate it to bbs tighter seals of authority ! i hope to have it confirmed by you.

Thank you for your detailed videos. I am a Slammer guuy through and through with III's and IV's and 3 DX's -I have been looking at the authority 4500HS and wondering if you have thoughts on the HS v regular?

I was lucky enough to play around with the DX line at my local shop. I couldn't tell a difference between the DX and non-DX at all while playing with them in a shop. I doubt I could tell a difference in use either. You have to be buying it for knowledge that the stainless steel gears are "better" and the extra bearing helps somehow....or just looks. But I did like the lower end of the drag. My Slammer III 4500 on the low end is a bit stiff.

I love the nod to Garand Thumb! I have a Battle III DX 5000 that I'm probably going to give to my son. I'm thinking of replacing it with the Slammer IV DX. Thanks for the review!

ah, the slammer.. good reels for sure

It is possible that Penn could have placed a wide needle bearing in there. Would certainly be an upgrade.

i got a 2500dx here in Australia , now I can't bring myself to use it , so I bought a spinfisher vi 2500

Hahaha killing that intro

First of thank you for the information that you put out jere. It truly is helpful. In your honest opinion opinion. I am a Penn man all the way. I have 4 4500 HS Authority, and kove them. But I wanted to expand my arsenal with the SLammer IV. I have 4 Slammer III, and 57 of the old Slammmer the original that only had 5 and 6 bearings. Do you think that the Slammer IV DX is a good choice? As I love the 3.

How can I order the line roller bearing for a slammer 4500dx? what size is it?

So how the gear wearing after 1 year? Still in good shape? Thanks

I would take the battle iii dx over the regular since it has a brass gears over the aluminum

Can you make sure to do a gear teeth review 2 or so years from now on these? You know for science.

1:44 I wouldn't reply to a question that ends with 'yo' as well 😆

How are the gears on the DX today? Still smooth or worn out?

I landed a 86 pound stingray from shore on my penn battle 3 dx 8000

Hi Guy's help req'd... one of those req'd features google won't find.... I am fishing for Sea Bass from a high cliff 100 meters (110 yards) with no access down... I gotta reel them all the way up, dead weight n all. I know most reels will reel up the fish but here's the deal... when reeling in water and reeling a dead weight (2- 2.5kg - 4lb)... that's a whole different league of power, smoothness and build quality. Kinda the ultimate test of a reel quality you could say. I am hoping some of you Guy's know which reels stand out for this? An open faced reel weighing around 485-500grams (1pound or just over) to match my rod and allow other uses. Thank You Guy's in advance.

I think I wouldn't even consider getting the Authority 8500 HS if this DX was all metal body and came in a high speed model.

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Which one will be better for Salmon fishing rivers rod up to 100 gram lures up to 40 gr compered with daiwa bg mq thanks

Do you know if the bail arm is metal or plastic?

What size do you recommend for bigger pier fish?

man i wish they offered the dx in the 10500 size

I have the 2500 standard slammer with 15 lb braid and it’s notorious for making wind knots. I have Shimanos too and they NEVER have wind knots. I love the concept that Penn has but it does not seem to work.

I have Penn slammer 3 5500 and it has line roller bearing issue. What do I do to get it change?

Stop watching videos and go fish! Now you have me. I'll talk when I get back.

too much grease on the gears will increase resistance and thus the reel wont be butter smooth anymore

nothing makes this reel special now that the penn authority is comming out lolz