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Shimano
Shimano SLX
$99.99
Best Fishing Rods · head-to-head
Shimano SLX vs KastKing Perigee II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. KastKing Perigee II is cheaper at $55.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
KastKing
KastKing Perigee II
$55.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Shimano SLX or KastKing Perigee II?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The KastKing Perigee II is the cheaper at $55.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Shimano SLX | KastKing Perigee II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 | $55.99 |
| Brand | Shimano | KastKing |
| Released | — | — |
| Configuration | casting | casting |
| Length (ft) | — | 7 |
| Pieces | 1 | 2 |
| Power | medium-heavy | medium |
| Action | extra-fast | fast |
| Lure weight (oz) | 1/4-3/4 | — |
| Line weight (lb) | 10-20 | — |
| Rod weight (oz) | — | — |
| Blank material | carbon-fiber | carbon-fiber |
| Guide material | — | — |
| Handle material | EVA | EVA |
Sources — Shimano SLX: fish.shimano.com (verified 2026-07-13). KastKing Perigee II: kastking.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Shimano SLX and KastKing Perigee II?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Pieces: Shimano SLX 1 vs KastKing Perigee II 2
- Power: Shimano SLX medium-heavy vs KastKing Perigee II medium
- Action: Shimano SLX extra-fast vs KastKing Perigee II fast