Penn
Penn Battle IV
$164.95Cheaper
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Penn Battle IV vs Abu Garcia Revo SX
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Penn Battle IV is cheaper at $164.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Abu Garcia
Abu Garcia Revo SX
$189.95
Which is better: the Penn Battle IV or Abu Garcia Revo SX?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Penn Battle IV is the cheaper at $164.95.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Penn Battle IV | Abu Garcia Revo SX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $164.95 | $189.95 |
| Brand | Penn | Abu Garcia |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | baitcasting |
| Reel size | 4000 | LP |
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 15 | 25 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | 29 |
| Bearing count | 6 | 10 |
| Weight (oz) | 12.2 | 7.4 |
| Body material | — | aluminum |
| Line capacity mono | 10/220 | 12/130 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | No |
Sources — Penn Battle IV: pennfishing.com (verified 2026-07-11). Abu Garcia Revo SX: abugarcia.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Penn Battle IV and Abu Garcia Revo SX?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Penn Battle IV spinning vs Abu Garcia Revo SX baitcasting
- Reel size: Penn Battle IV 4000 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX LP
- Gear ratio: Penn Battle IV 6.2:1 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.7:1
- Max drag (lb): Penn Battle IV 15 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 25
- Line retrieve per turn (in): Penn Battle IV 37 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 29
- Bearing count: Penn Battle IV 6 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 10
- Weight (oz): Penn Battle IV 12.2 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 7.4
- Line capacity mono: Penn Battle IV 10/220 vs Abu Garcia Revo SX 12/130
- Is saltwater rated: Penn Battle IV true vs Abu Garcia Revo SX false