New Penn Slammer 4 is here. The Penn Slammer 3 was released back in 2016 and was an immediate hit and winner of the iCast 2016 best saltwater reel. Since then it has gone on to be an extremely popular saltwater fishing reel. A rugged workhorse built tough in a good range of sizes for our inshore and offshore species.
July 2021 welcomes the Penn Slammer 4 which takes this reliable workhorse to another level. Building off a proven platform of an IPX6 sealed body and spool from the Slammer III, PENN has redesigned the Dura-Drag system in the Slammer IV to not only be better sealed but also offer a wider range of usable drag, all while being bearing supported for extra smoothness. HT-100 drag technology is packed into the small, but tough, 2500 size, a new and highly sought-after addition to the Slammer family. For dependability, the Slammer IV features PENN’s renowned all-brass CNC gear technology, a new 8+1 stainless steel bearing system and a new hydrophobic line roller bearing across the range.
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The new Slammer 4 has several technical improvements including a lighter minimum drag setting, hydrophobic bearing line roller and an additional seal under the rotor. A high-speed version, as well as 2500 size, will be added to the line-up.
Watch our Penn Slammer 4 product release detailed video below comparing the Slammer 4 to previous generations.
Penn Slammer 4 specs
- Full Metal Body, side plate, and rotor
- Reduced rotor weight
- CNC Gear Technology with brass main gear
- Additional seals to improve IPX6 rated body and spool design
- Sealed Slammer® drag system with Dura-Drag™ (Excluding 2500 size, which features HT-100™ carbon fibre drag washers)
- 8+1 stainless steel bearing system
- Hydrophobic Line Roller Bearing
- Reduced minimum drag for improved low-end smoothness
Penn Slammer 4 models
| MODEL | SKU | COLOR | BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB | REEL HANDLE POSITION | ANTI-REVERSE FEATURE | GEAR RATIO | RECOVERY RATE | DRAG MATERIAL | BEARING COUNT | MAX DRAG LB | REEL SPOOL MATERIAL | DRAG TYPE | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLAIV2500 | 1545759 | Black/Gold | 220/15 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 6.2:1 | 33in | 84cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 20 | Aluminium | HT-100 | $369.99 |
| SLAIV2500HS | 1545760 | Black/Gold | 250/15 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 7.0:1 | 39in | 99cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 20 | Aluminium | HT-100 | $369.99 |
| SLAIV3500 | 1545761 | Black/Gold | 270 / 15 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 6.2:1 | 37in | 94cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 30 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $379.99 |
| SLAIV4500 | 1545762 | Black/Gold | 320 / 20 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 6.2:1 | 40in | 102cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 30 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $399.99 |
| SLAIV4500HS | 1545763 | Black/Gold | 340 / 20 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 7.0:1 | 46in | 117cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 30 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $399.99 |
| SLAIV5500 | 1545764 | Black/Gold | 380 / 30 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 5.6:1 | 39in | 98cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 40 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $409.99 |
| SLAIV6500 | 1545766 | Black/Gold | 410 / 40 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 5.6:1 | 42in | 107cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 40 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $419.99 |
| SLAIV6500HS | 1545767 | Black/Gold | 455 / 40 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 6.2:1 | 48in | 122cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 40 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $419.99 |
| SLAIV7500 | 1545768 | Black/Gold | 440 / 50 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 4.7:1 | 38in | 97cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 50 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $469.99 |
| SLAIV8500 | 1545769 | Black/Gold | 600 / 50 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 4.7:1 | 42in | 107cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 50 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $529.99 |
| SLAIV8500HS | 1545770 | Black/Gold | 655 / 50 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 5.3:1 | 50in | 127cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 50 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $529.99 |
| SLAIV10500 | 1545771 | Black/Gold | 780 / 65 | Right/Left | Instant Anti-Reverse | 4.2:1 | 43in | 108cm | Carbon Fiber | 8+1 | 60 | Aluminium | DuraDrag | $549.9 |
Penn Slammer 4 release date and price
The Slammer 4 series will start from $369 Ex GST and be widely available in Australia from August 2021
Additions or corrections
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