Penn
Penn Battle IV
$164.95
Best Fishing Reels · head-to-head
Penn Battle IV vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lew's Speed Spool LFS is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Lew's
Lew's Speed Spool LFS
$99.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Penn Battle IV or Lew's Speed Spool LFS?
The Lew's Speed Spool LFS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Lew's Speed Spool LFS is the cheaper at $99.95. The Lew's Speed Spool LFS both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Penn Battle IV | Lew's Speed Spool LFS |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $164.95 | $99.95 |
| Brand | Penn | Lew's |
| Released | — | — |
| Reel type | spinning | baitcasting |
| Reel size | 4000 | — |
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Max drag (lb) | 15 | 15 |
| Line retrieve per turn (in) | 37 | — |
| Bearing count | 6 | — |
| Weight (oz) | 12.2 | 7.1 |
| Body material | — | aluminum |
| Line capacity mono | 10/220 | 12/120 |
| Is saltwater rated | Yes | No |
Sources — Penn Battle IV: pennfishing.com (verified 2026-07-11). Lew's Speed Spool LFS: lews.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Penn Battle IV and Lew's Speed Spool LFS?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Reel type: Penn Battle IV spinning vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS baitcasting
- Gear ratio: Penn Battle IV 6.2:1 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 6.8:1
- Weight (oz): Penn Battle IV 12.2 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 7.1
- Line capacity mono: Penn Battle IV 10/220 vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS 12/120
- Is saltwater rated: Penn Battle IV true vs Lew's Speed Spool LFS false