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! 👊

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.

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

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!

The main gear beauty pageant was epic. 🤣🤣

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

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!!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 KZfaq. Thank you

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

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

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

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.

Great video! I really enjoy your content.

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?

I love my DX. Just picked up a 6k this week

I'd love to see it compared with the Spheros inshore 4k after you get some fish caught on it. I was about to order a Spheros, but seeing this reel and its apparent quality at the same price point has got me doubting which I might want. I had terrible experiences with my SSV (irreparably failed zinc gear and trashed pinion, seized line roller, wind knots, terrible line lay e.g.), which I thought had turned me off of Penn spinners forever, but they seem to have fixed most of those issues and I'd like to see how they fare against one another. Downgraded old model Shimano vs upgraded new model Penn is seeming pretty interesting

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

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.

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 ?

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.

Works for me!! Thank you!

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

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?

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

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

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?

Nice review. Would love to see an update including the battle iii LE (Limited edition)? I think DX is deluxe edition?

Great stuff as usual Scoob!

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

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

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

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

“Dx” stands for dealer exclusive

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.

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.

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

What braid is that on the Spinfisher? Love that color.

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.

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

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?

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

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

Would you suggest a 4000 or a 5000 do for a 10’ surf rod? I really want to get one of the DX but don’t know what size

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?

Love the Bieber edit lmao.. anyways been loving the new 6000 saragosa on the 10ft. Balances beautifully! Been looking for a backup reel. BG4000 might be too light? Does it have a decent size gear? or should i step up to the DX5000? I wish there were more 16oz reels!

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

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?

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

Can you do the Diawa Certate 5000D. I have it, but wanna know your opinion on the construction of the reel. Thank You.

I just used a dremel to same off the bail trip on my battle 1 haha

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

Hey, would you happen to know what the main gear in the new diawa saltist mq is made of?

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.

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

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

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

the main gear beauty pageant had me dead XD

Great video, epic reel....👍👍👍

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

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

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

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.

My 2008 Quantum Cabo would have won the main gear beauty pageant.

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

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

I even have a 10,000 size awesome reels by far for the money.

Awesome I love penn reels

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.

that braid color is :fire:

Love your reviews.... Question..does the spin fisher VI have the wave spring?... I have an 8000 I use for sturgeon and hopefully pelagic if I can ever travel again

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

I want to buy that reel from J&Htackle, how do I get that 10 percent off? I subscribed, is there a coupon code?

Yo i found that combo your boy threw overboard. Caught a 30lb StryPah!

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

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?

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

Would you suggest this over the spinfisher?

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.

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.

Nice breakdown. Most spinning reels use a brass pinion and an aluminum main gear and more often than not my Penn reels get play in them and loss there tightness and smoothness. The DX comes in all sizes with machined brass on brass main & pinion gears. What's the advantage of a spinning reel using a brass on brass main & pinion combination VS a brass and aluminum main & pinion ?

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

Can u plez do a review on the quantum accurist s3 baitcaster plez.

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.

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

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

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

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

What is it that makes wind knots when casting with a spinning reel?

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

Late to the party, but like these type videos.. thx> Kinda wondering what the slip-joint pliers/wrench that is you are using, @ 19:48, to remove that Main shaft spool nut ?

Is the Battle 3 high speed a good quality reel ?