Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX

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 20 Crossfire LT

Spinning

60.00 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.74 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €34.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.6 out of 10) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 20 Crossfire LT 3000-CX

6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques