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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn => Topic started by: Flounder Boy 3 on June 15, 2016, 03:44:39 PM

Title: Is the Penn Z series considered to be as well made as the "Greenie" series?
Post by: Flounder Boy 3 on June 15, 2016, 03:44:39 PM
Or better?

Just wondering. I would like to eventually buy a vintage Penn Z or two.
Title: Re: Is the Penn Z series considered to be as well made as the "Greenie" series?
Post by: handi2 on June 15, 2016, 03:50:26 PM
They are the same.
Title: Re: Is the Penn Z series considered to be as well made as the "Greenie" series?
Post by: Aiala on June 15, 2016, 03:59:07 PM
Handi's right, of course; they are functionally identical. Cosmetically, however, I've found that the greenies do seem to be a bit more prone to showing wear, rash, etc.  :)

~A~

Title: Re: Is the Penn Z series considered to be as well made as the "Greenie" series?
Post by: D1FISHR on August 30, 2016, 10:49:28 AM
I have a 711 green machine and a 713Z. I feel that they perform equally. I swap them depending on what I am doing and how I am feeling. The green machine is a head turner, often the butt of jokes. Old Penn reels are like an episode on YouTube of Farm Truck drag racing. The green monster has just as much good stuff under the hood.
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