Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

84.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics6.45 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight165g / 5.82oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €180.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT

Spinning

71.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €68.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX edges out Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.6 out of 10) and the total score (8.42 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 93 centimeter / 36.61 inch and a maximum drag of 10kg / 22,05lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.