Penn
Penn Battle IV
$164.95
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Penn Battle IV vs KastKing Sharky III
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. KastKing Sharky III is cheaper at $67.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
KastKing
KastKing Sharky III
$67.99Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the Penn Battle IV or KastKing Sharky III?
The Penn Battle IV wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The KastKing Sharky III is the cheaper at $67.99. Get the Penn Battle IV for the stronger spec sheet, the KastKing Sharky III to spend less.
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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 | KastKing Sharky III |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $164.95 | $67.99 |
| Brand | Penn | KastKing |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Reel type | spinning | spinning |
| Reel size | 4000 | 5000 |
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 15 | 39.5 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | — |
| Bearing count | 6 | 11 |
| Weight (oz) | 12.2 | — |
| Body material | — | graphite |
| Line capacity mono | 10/220 | — |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Penn Battle IV: pennfishing.com (verified 2026-07-11). KastKing Sharky III: kastking.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Penn Battle IV and KastKing Sharky III?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel size: Penn Battle IV 4000 vs KastKing Sharky III 5000
- Gear ratio: Penn Battle IV 6.2:1 vs KastKing Sharky III 5.2:1
- Max drag (lb): Penn Battle IV 15 vs KastKing Sharky III 39.5
- Bearing count: Penn Battle IV 6 vs KastKing Sharky III 11